chemical imbalance

Noun

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chemical,‎ imbalance.

(euphemistic) Mental illness.

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Examples

There's a new science out called orthomolecular medicine. You correct the chemical imbalance with amino acids and vitamins and minerals that are naturally in the body. Margot Kidder

I have a chemical imbalance that, in its most extreme state, will lead me to a mental hospital. Carrie Fisher

There is no such thing as a chemical imbalance in a body. Tom Cruise

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