Akathisia: Understanding the Agony of Inner Restlessness
ACATHISIA: Definition and Clinical Presentation Acathisia, frequently documented as akathisia or occasionally akatizia, represents a profoundly distressing motor disorder characterized primarily by a persistent and intense subjective sensation of inner restlessness and agitation. This condition transcends simple fidgeting; it is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome encompassing both motoric manifestations and significant psychological distress. The defining characteristic […]