Accepting Circumstances

Anasognosia

The definition of the condition where a patient refuses to accept that something may be wrong is called Anasognosia

Anosognosia (pronounced uh-no-sog-NOH-zhuh) is a condition in which a person is unable to recognise or appreciate that they have an illness or that certain symptoms they experience are caused by an illness.

It is particularly relevant in mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, where a person may genuinely believe that nothing is wrong, even when their behaviour, thoughts, or perceptions have changed significantly.