her psychological headaches

Do you mean psychosomatic headaches? Or simply headaches? I don't see a need for psychological unless she is studying/teaching/practicing psychology.

Mister Micawber Do you mean psychosomatic headaches? Or simply headaches? I don't see a need for psychological unless she is studying/teaching/practicing psychology.

Thanks, Mister.

I think your suggestion makes more sense than the original.

AngliholicHer nervous temperament results in her psychological headaches.

Does "psychological headaches" make sense? If yes, what does it mean? Thanks.

Hi,

It sprang to mind that which one of the following is closer in meaning to "temperament" in the above sample, disposition, personality, character. Thanks.

Disposition I think is closest to temperament here.

Mister MicawberDisposition I think is closest to temperament here.

Thanks, Mister.

But I find it hard to distinguish "temperament" and "personality." Could you explain their basic differences in a few words? Thanks again.

To me, temperament and disposition refer to a relatively simple, prevailing attitude (she is dour/cheery/nervous/dull) while personality and character are a more complete/complex description of a person's qualities. Therefore, disposition/temperament would be subsumed in character/personality. I can also see that the terms can be used loosely enou

Mister MicawberTo me, temperament and disposition refer to a relatively simple, prevailing attitude (she is dour/cheery/nervous/dull) while personality and character are a more complete/complex description of a person's qualities. Therefore, disposition/temperament would be subsumed in character/personality. I can also se