Glossary W

Weltschmerz is defined as world weariness; pessimism, apathy, or sadness felt at the difference between physical reality and the ideal state. Weltschmerz is from the German word Weltschmerz - Welt is world and Schmerz means pain.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome refers to a severe memory disorder that is usually associated with chronic excessive alcohol consumption. It is referred to by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) as alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder and includes it under the category of substance-induced persisting amnestic disorders, although the direct cause is a deficiency in the B vitamin thiamin.

Wernicke's Aphasia refers to a form of Aphasia in which the person is able to produce Language but has lost the ability to comprehend, so that these verbal productions have no meaning.

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Wernicke's Encephalopathy refers to an acute Condition that is associated with long-term, heavy Alcohol use. It involves delirium, eye movement disturbances, difficulties in movement

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Sciatica can be a debilitating condition, characterized by a sharp pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates from the lower back down the leg. This discomfort is typically caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, often from issues like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. While many people turn to medications for a quick fix, these often only mask the symptoms, providing temporary relief. Acupuncture, however, offers a different path. Rooted in the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, it aims to address the underlying cause of the pain by promoting the body's natural healing processes. By gently stimulating specific points, acupuncture can help relieve pressure, reduce inflammation, and restore the free flow of energy—or Qi—in the affected area.

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What-is-scarce-is-valuable Technique refers to a a strategy to increase the attractiveness of a product by making it appear rare or temporary

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White elephant is a term used referring to a possession unwanted by the owner but difficult to dispose of; a possession entailing great expense out of proportion to its usefulness or value to the owner.

White knight syndrome refers to the human feeling that they need to rescue others. It is a common concern of beginning Counselors, those who just started their career as Counselors always feel that they need to rescue their clients, like a "knight in shining armor"