A disproportional emotional over-reaction to a crisis (or event) caused by an overstimulation of the limbic system that renders efficient function of the pre-frontal cortex extremely difficult.
Bystander #1: "Excuse me... why are they yelling and screaming like that? Are they OK?"
Bystander #2: "They have Hispanicus Hystericus. They'll be OK as soon as they calm down."
Bystander #2: "They have Hispanicus Hystericus. They'll be OK as soon as they calm down."
by Dr. Carey Perkins April 30, 2022