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confusion /con·fu·sion/ (kon-fu´zhun) disturbed orientation in regard to time, place, or person, sometimes accompanied by disordered consciousness.

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con·fu·sion (kn-fyzhn)

n.

Impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person; a disturbed mental state.

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confusion

[kənfyo̅o̅′shən]

Etymology: L, confundere, to mingle

a mental state characterized by disorientation regarding time, place, person, or situation. It causes bewilderment, perplexity, lack of orderly thought, and inability to choose or act decisively and perform the activities of daily living. It is usually symptomatic of an organic mental disorder, but it may accompany severe emotional stress and various psychologic disorders. confusional, adj.

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confusion [kon-fu´zhun]

disturbed orientation in regard to time, place, or person, sometimes accompanied by disordered consciousness.

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confusion,

n a mental state characterized by disorientation regarding time, place, or person that causes bewilderment, perplexity, lack of orderly thought, and inability to act decisively or perform the activities associated with daily living.

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confusion

Neurology Disorientation with respect to time, space–place, or person, which may be accompanied by disordered consciousness. See Nocturnal confusion.

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Patient discussion about confusion.

Q. I just have so many muddled thoughts. I sometimes wonder if life will ever be normal again,I'm scared. Hi I'm a 37 year old female. I am battling anxiety & depression on a daily basis. I have a wonderful family and being mom to a beautiful 13 month old baby girl. I live with the fear of dying. I feel that there is something terminally wrong with me and nobody cares. The man I loved for 20 years and the father of my daughter has pretty much decided he'll see us at his convenience. I don't understand why he doesn't want us. I just have so many muddled thoughts. I sometimes wonder if life will ever be normal again. I'm so scared I’m going to die and leave. I'm just so lost and scared. I'm terrified to be alone with my baby in case I drop dead and she is left by herself. My heart is fine, my head is fine and there is nothing "medically" wrong with me the docs say. I just don't understand.

A. I must add here, that though I am suicidal in thought at times, seeing a counciller (free) has helped me to cope with living each day as it comes. Check with your local Family Services, and they will find you council to help with your problems for free.

Q. Can some one resolve my confusion that---- what is diet and what is nutrition?

A. the people above have some good answers. I hope they helped you enough.

Q. Many diagnosis confusing me! So many people say so many diagnosis for bipolar. I am confused. I want to know what is the proper diagnosis for bipolar1?

A. Mania:
Being sexual to the point of taking ones’ clothes off in the public places. Using a loud and boisterous voice and arguing with a spouse or significant other about things that were never an issue before. Trying to destroy the items that were of significant to oneself and driving too fast.

Depression:
Drinking or using drugs. Suicidal thoughts and actions. Staying on the bed all day. Low energy. Unable to follow the routine of a day. Feeling weighted down and slow.