Neurology Edited by Professor Emeritus Desire' Dubounet, IMUNE

Changes in postureFrequent yawningNot feeling well restedSOCIAL ISOLATIONDiagnostic Division: Emotional ReactionsDefinition: Condition of aloneness experienced by the individual and perceived as imposed by others and as anegative or threatened state.SUPPORTING DATAETIOLOGYFactors contributing to the absence of satisfying personal relationships, such as the following:Delay in accomplishing developmental taskAlterations in mental statusAltered state of wellnessImmature interestsAlterations in physical appearanceUnaccepted social behaviorUnaccepted social valuesInadequate personal resourcesInability to engage in satisfying personal relationshipsDEFINING CHARACTERISTICSSubjectiveExpresses feeling of aloneness imposed by othersExpresses values acceptable to subculture, but unable to accept values of dominant cultureInability to meet expectations of othersExpresses feelings of rejectionExperiences feelings of difference from othersInadequacy in or absence of significant purpose in lifeExpresses interests inappropriate to developmental age or stageInsecurity in publicObjectiveSad, dull affectAbsence of supportive significant other(s)-family, friends, groupInappropriate or immature interests and activities for developmental age or stageProjects hostility in voice, behaviorEvidence of physical and/or mental handicap or altered state of wellnessUncommunicative, withdrawn; no eye contactPreoccupation with own thoughts; repetitive, meaningless actionsSeeks to be alone or exists in subcultureShows behavior unaccepted by dominant cultural group________________________________________________________________________________________________SPIRITUAL DISTRESS (DISTRESS OF THE HUMANSPIRIT)