Abnormality: Indian Historical Perspective
Indian
Bhoot vidya, refers to the study of psychological and emotional disorders
(Verma 1965). Abnormality was characterized in terms of mental disorders.
‘Self’ is the center of abnormality which is more than merely a complex of body
and mind. The nomenclature of mental disorders was based on the names of Gods
and devils (Abhyankar, 2015). The contributory factors of abnormality are:
(i) Kama
(lust),
(ii) Krodha (anger),
(iii) Lobha (greed),
(iv) Mada (Pride or aggression),
(v) Moha
(desire), and
(vi) Matsar (jealousy).
(i) Spiritual
stimulation,
(ii) Treatment by insight, and
(iii) Mind management through deep meditation and integrating with
Self.
1. Abnormality
is an absence of normal state mental health.
2. It
is the indicator of inadequacy in mental functioning, adjustment and
interpersonal relationships.
3. Abnormality
manifests the disturbed state of the mind leading to disoriented thought process.
4. It
significantly interferes with cognitive, behavioral and emotional well-being of
an individual.
5. Abnormality
considerably inhibits the ability to cope with the life stressors.
6. It
weakens resilience and optimism while enhances pessimism, hopelessness and
negativism.
7. It
results in mental inadequacy resulting in significant decline in productivity.
8. Emotional
imbalance is the decisive indicator of abnormality.
1.
Unable
to use individual cognitive capacity for various activities such as
observation, imagination, learning, thinking etc.
2. Expression
of deficiency in mental efficiency.
3. Inadequacy
in rationalized, flexible and logical thinking.
4. Frequency
of expression of frustration and other behavioural manifestations is higher.
5. Find
difficult to perform day-today activities effectively.
6. More
often suffers from negativism, insecurity and guilt.
7. Find
it difficult to solve problems and deal with common life stressors.
8. Lack
responsibility, self-discipline and live-in unreal world.
9. Poor
interpersonal relations.
10. Lack
in situation specific appropriate emotional expression.
References:
1. Verma,
L. P. (1965). Psychiatry in ayurveda. Indian J Psychiatry. 1965;7:292.
2. पांडेय, जगदानंद.
(1956). असामान्य मनोविज्ञान.
पटना: ग्रंथमाला
प्रकाशन कार्यालय।
3. Coleman,
J. C. (1981). Abnormal psychology and modern life.
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