Thought Blocking as a Manifestation of Catatonia: A Case Report.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI:10.1097/NMD.0000000000001727

Omar Elmarasi, Safaa Abdelhady, Yassir Mahgoub

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Abstract

Abstract: Catatonia is an underrecognized disorder that has been widely described as a psychomotor syndrome, with little emphasis on its thought and cognitive dimensions. The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision describes only motor and behavioral presentations, whereas a few catatonia scales describe only one form of thought disorders, which is thought perseveration. Thought blocking, a disorder of the thought process, is characterized by regular interruptions in the thought stream. It was described by several scholars as a sign of schizophrenia, with few reports describing thought blocking in association with catatonia. In this article, we describe the course of a patient with bipolar I disorder who presented with catatonia and demonstrated thought blocking. Her catatonic symptoms and thought blocking improved with the addition of lorazepam, recurred upon lorazepam discontinuation, and improved with resumption of lorazepam, demonstrating a clear on/off phenomenon. This report highlights the importance of recognizing thought and cognitive manifestations of catatonia, as it can enhance recognition and improve treatment.

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Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

5.30%

发文量

233

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease publishes peer-reviewed articles containing new data or ways of reorganizing established knowledge relevant to understanding and modifying human behavior, especially that defined as impaired or diseased, and the context, applications and effects of that knowledge. Our policy is summarized by the slogan, "Behavioral science for clinical practice." We consider articles that include at least one behavioral variable, clear definition of study populations, and replicable research designs. Authors should use the active voice and first person whenever possible.