Aboulomania, a Mental Disorder Characterized by Pathological Indecisiveness

The mental disorder known as aboulomania, characterized by pathological indecisiveness, is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), widely used health professionals to diagnose illnesses. However, it frequently observed alongside other disorders. Aboulomania linked neurotic thinking or "neurosis," which pertains a arising from previous anxiety. This case presentation on 40-year-old Caucasian male, with past psychiatric history post-traumatic stress (PTSD) moderate cannabis use disorder, no medical history, who was involuntarily admitted ward. Prolonged hospitalization over two weeks attributed his severe persistent hindered progress discharge planning. In order tackle this problem, patient received encouragement treatment team take small, concrete actions deal indecisiveness. report emphasizes significance aboulomania causing long-lasting indecisiveness provides valuable insights how overcome condition.