Shinkeishitsu = me

So in reading for a class about Eastern psychological theories, I think I have official discovered myself. Shinkeishitsu = me! This is a type of neurosis characterized by anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Read below to find out exactly what my source says...

Shinkeishitsu neurosis generally includes three clinical groups: neurasthenia, anxiety neurosis, and obsessional fears. These clients are introverted, pessimistic, socially inhibited, perfectionistic, oversensitive, critical of self, have somatic and psychologic complaints, and feel inferior.

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However, shinkeishitsu clients are described as demonstrating the Japanese concept of sei no yokubo (ie. the desire to live fully). They tend to be brighter than normal, ambitious, high achievers, intellectually oriented, and anxious to be rid of their symptoms. Morita believed that the shinkeishitsu symptoms indicate just how strongly they have sei no yokubo. These individuals have sei no chikara (ie. the strength of life) that obsessively drives them to seek a "cure"...

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In Japanese usage, the term homophobia refers to 'undue or irrational anxiety, fear, and discomfort in or in prospect of interaction with fellow human beings. Shinkeishitsu clients are generally overly sensitive, have problems relating to people and are self-conscious in public. Reynolds (1980) claimed they bombard themselves with questions such as "What do people think of me?" "Does everyone see my weaknesses?" "Why don't I accomplish more?" Their response to this, of course, tends to be avoidance of social situations, when possible, and more of a flight inward...