with regard to the classical psychoanalytic principle of Sigmund Freud, a neuroticism that originates from existing carnal aggravations, compared to one that originates from previous encounters or psychological disputes. This terminology is not commonly used these days.
ACTUAL NEUROSIS: "It isn't uncommon for young males to experience actual neurosis and be unable to complete sexual intercourse."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "ACTUAL NEUROSIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/actual-neurosis/ (accessed October 19, 2021).
