Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintended or useless actions (often repetitive) that are a result of mental tension. Examples include pacing around a room. In severe cases this can be very harmful such as biting nails until the fingers bleed or cutting oneself. Associated especially with depression and bipolar affective disorder.
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