Neurasthenia: history and the present

Abstract

The paper provides a historical analysis of the concept of neurasthenia with emphasis on its psychopathological heterogeneity. It considers predisposing and initiating factors in the genesis of neurasthenia. Particular emphasis is placed on its differential pharmacotherapy, by keeping in mind its predisposing factors. The results of studies confirming the efficacy of Tanakan® in different types of this abnormality are given.

Keywords

• neurasthenia
• fatigue
• anxiety
• affectivity
• pharmacotherapy
• tanakan