Schizophrenia

A psychotic disorder characterised by distortions of reality

Self-esteem

A feeling of pride in yourself

Sensitisation

In psychology terms the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory

Somatic

Characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit

Strain

Nervousness resulting from mental stress

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Sublimation

Making the expression of an impulse socially acceptable

Suppression

The conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires