Anishan Withering

An unfortunately common mental condition that slowly withers away Anishans physical durability and vitality.

"I just feel so tired and down. I have it a bit hard explaining it, but it just feels like nothing really matters anymore. I want to cry but cannot. It is painful ... on more than just a mental level.

— Anishan affected by the Anishan Withering.

General

Anishan Withering is a mental condition that essentially slowly withers away Anishans' connection to the Force of Ani and their subsequent durability and regeneration. For all intents and purposes, it makes them more human both in terms of mortality and capabilities.

— Conditions within Alézun'Teran.

Mental vulnerability

While it is well known that a majority of the Anishan have incredible physical durability and vitality, it is less known that their mental health is quite vulnerable. In fact, it is far more common — but less known among the general populace — that Anishan succumbs due to their declining mental health than any physical harm.

— Conditions within Alézun'Teran.

Symptoms

Mental symptoms

The most general symptoms of this condition is heavy depression, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and panic attacks, as well as suicidal thoughts. While it usually takes several decades or even centuries for this condition to manifest to such a degree it is noticeable on a purely physical level, there have been cases where an Anishan has gone through this process in mere years or even months, usually due to trauma.

— Conditions within Alézun'Teran.

Physical symptoms

More physical symptoms are decreased durability and regeneration. Physical harm is more easily bestowed upon them and wounds will not heal as well. They grow more tired and weak and become slower. Their senses weaken as well and do not become as acute.
When it comes to their more enigmatic capabilities, they will also weaken and won't produce the same results as before. In some cases, they might even cease to function entirely.

— Conditions within Alézun'Teran.

Possible treatments

"I can imagine that. I can. Just know that you are loved, alright? That you are not alone in this struggle and that there are people here for you.

— Anishan doing her best to help her affected friend.

The best treatments for this condition have so far mainly been shown to be tailored mental counseling and therapy. Ventures into the urban jungles of Varldstan Niarem has also shown surprisingly good results, but it is not always these treatments are successful: Those unfortunate may either end their lives of their own free will, do so at the hands of an opponent, or they will simply lack both the mental and physical strength to take another breath one day.
Those who do manages to pull through have the risk of being caught in it again, and are thus advised to speak to a physiatrist at least relatively often, which may be once every few months or so.

— Conditions within Alézun'Teran.

Species affected

Anishans.

Alternative Names

Anishans mortality sickness.
A sickness of the soul.
Depression.

Rarity

Common.

Type, Foremost

Mental Condition.

Type, Secondary

Physical Condition

Known Causes

Trauma.
Tsundere Condition.