The monograph focuses on the clinical and psychological aspects of neurotic disorders. The anticipational concept of neurosogenesis, developed by the author and developed in the works of his students, is described. The results of studies of the specifics of the anticipation mechanisms of neurosogenesis in people of different ages are presented, the relationship of anticipation with psychological defenses and copying is analyzed. The monograph is intended for psychiatrists, medical psychologists, psychotherapists, internists, as well as for students of medical and psychological universities.