Pressured speech

Definition

Speech in which the person feels undue pressure to get the words out. The person’s speech is usually rapid, loud, and emphatic and may be difficult or impossible to interrupt. Frequently, the person talks without any social stimulation and may continue to talk even though no one is listening.

Exclusions

• Bipolar or related disorders
• Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders

Also indexed as

Nearby in Symptoms or signs involving appearance or behaviour

• MB23.0Aggressive behaviour
• MB23.1Antisocial behaviour
• MB23.2Avoidance behaviour
• MB23.3Bradyphrenia
• MB23.4Compulsions
• MB23.5Coprolalia
• MB23.6Disorganised behaviour
• MB23.7Disheveled appearance