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Labile affectAbnormal variability, with repeated, rapid, and abrupt shifts in affective expression. Fluctuating rapidly between extremes, unrelated to external stimuli. For instance, shifting rapidly from laughing to tearful. |
LethargyFeeling lethargic means experiencing a severe lack of energy that affects both physical and mental alertness. |
Long term memoryLong term memories are also referred to as remote or distant memories, they include memories from childhood, events occurring years ago. |
Loosening of associationsA disturbance of thought form evidenced by a speech pattern where ideas shift from one subject to another that is unrelated or minimally related to the first. Statements that lack a meaningful relationship may be juxtaposed, or speech may shift suddenly from one frame of reference to another. The speaker gives no indication of being aware of the disconnectedness, contradictions, or illogicality of speech. When severe may lead to disorganised and incoherent speech. Documented in thought form/flow section of Mental State Examination . |
LugubriousMournful, dismal, or
gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner. |