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dystonic

dystonic

1 9.9
Thoughts or impulses that do not match how a person sees themselves and cause upset
  • adjective
  • /dɪsˈtɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : distonico
  • McAuley, J., & Rothwell, J. (2004). Identification of psychogenic, dystonic, and other organic tremors by a coherence entrainment test. Movement Disorders, 19, 253-267.
  • ego-dystonic

The challenge is, with all ego dystonic patterns, they aren't easy to change.

Examples

  • Many people with ego-dystonic impulses can feel detached from their desires, as these feelings conflict with their self-image.

  • The challenge is, with all ego dystonic patterns, they aren't easy to change.

    DoctorRamani

  • One of the explanations is the introduction of ego-dystonic homosexuality, a disorder that was removed rather soon because many psychiatrists felt it did not make any sense.

    Blog text (14)

  • Obsessive-compulsives experience recurring ego-dystonic thoughts or repetitive and senseless stereotypic behavior.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Individuals with ego-dystonic thoughts often struggle to reconcile their actions with their core beliefs, leading to significant distress.

  • Her experience with ego-dystonic behaviors made it difficult for her to accept her true self and led to ongoing inner turmoil.

Synonyms

conflictive
vsdystonic
7.4

Causing mixed or opposing feelings inside a person

describes conflict specifically with one's self image and that causes distress

Antonyms

congruent
5 6.7

In agreement in character or style so they fit well together

aligned
4.2

In agreement with a group or idea

How Conflicting

dystonic
  • Specialized
1 9.9
uneasy
98 3.2
congruent
5 6.7

Surface Forms

dystonic positive

Morphology

dystonic = tonic (semi-transparent) = dys + tonic

The prefix 'dys-' indicates a negative or abnormal state, but the specific psychological meaning is not immediately clear.

Etymology

Dystonic comes from the Greek parts dys- meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and tonic meaning 'tone' or 'tension'. So, when used for thoughts or impulses, it describes a 'not fitting' inner tone that feels wrong for the person's self and causes distress.