Question

Your good friend's grandmother finds it difficult to get around because she suffers from considerable pain while walking. As a result, she has become somewhat socially isolated and is quite unhappy with her situation. What concept best captures the grandmother's current situation?

Answer 1

The grandmother most likely has arthritis... she experiences pain that does not let her do the things she did before. This limited freedom of movement has made her unhappy, and does not wish for people to see her. She has most likely developed a mental disorder such as social anxiety disorder, experiencing feelings of isolation, depression, and general discontent.