👉 Postphlogistic is a term coined in the field of psychology and neuroscience to describe a state or phenomenon where an individual experiences a sense of being "out of sorts" or "unbalanced," often due to a lack of sleep, stress, or other factors. This state can manifest as feelings of confusion, agitation, or even depression. Postphlogistic individuals are typically characterized by a heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli and may exhibit behaviors such as apathy, lethargy, or irritability