hysteriaals

Hysteriaals is a fictional entity or concept that appears in certain speculative fiction narratives, often as a representation of extreme emotional distress or uncontrollable psychological phenomena. The term itself suggests a link to the historical concept of "hysteria," which was a diagnosis used in the past to describe a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms in women, often attributed to a disordered state of the uterus.

In modern fictional contexts, hysteriaals are typically depicted as beings or forces that embody overwhelming emotions, such as panic, rage, or despair, often to a degree that overrides rational thought and control. They might manifest as individuals driven to extreme actions, or as incorporeal entities that influence the minds of others, inducing similar states of intense emotional upheaval. The portrayal of hysteriaals can vary significantly depending on the story's genre and thematic concerns, sometimes serving as a metaphor for societal anxieties or individual psychological struggles. The term is not a recognized scientific or psychological term.