Depressive Neurosis:Here the individuals feel dejected for an abnormally prolonged period. They are in conflict with themselves and might have experienced interpersonal losses, or an environmental setback to an identifiable event.

Hypochondriacal Neurosis: In hypochondriacal neurosis, individuals are preoccupied with their bodily functions and various presumed diseases. This disorder is common during late adulthood and is more frequent in women.

Hysterical Neurosis: Hysterical neurosis is of two types - conversion type, with symptoms of physical illnesses such as paralysis or loss of hearing without underlying physical pathology. And second, dissociative type, which includes reactions as amnesia and multiple personality.

Obsessive Compulsion Neurosis: Obsessive Compulsion Neurosis is a psychological disturbance in which the individuals suffer from persistent unwanted patterns of thought (obsession) coupled with repetitive, ritualistic behavior designed to alleviate discomfort (compulsion). Individuals recognize the thoughts and rituals as unrealistic but are still unable to control them. For example, an individual having recurring fears about germs washes his hands excessively throughout the day.

Phobic Neurosis: Phobic neurosis involves various fears the patients realize. Though these fears are irrational, individuals cannot free themselves from them. This neurotic pattern is more common among adolescents, young adults, and women.

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Failure to cope with stressful situations results in maladaptive behavior. Perceived threats lead to anxiety and defensive behavior. Blocked personal growth of neurotics stem from a lack of needed competencies and resources. Thus the personal energy is wasted to meet their own basic needs resulting in poor interpersonal skills.

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