paralepsy

par·a·lep·sy

(par'ă-lep'sē),

1. A rarely used term for a temporary attack of mental inertia and hopelessness.

2. A sudden alteration in mood or emotional tension.

[G. para- + lēpsis, seizure]

paralepsy

(păr′ă-lĕp″sē) [″ + lepsis, seizure]

A temporary attack of mental inertia and hopelessness, or sudden alteration in mood or mental tension.