Incubus Syndrome as precursor of Schizophrenia

Abstract

Incubus syndrome is a rare disorder which has very restricted case reports. It is a type of erotomania that is in group of delusional disorders. Case Presentation : we intend introduce 23 years - old rural female student patient living in dormitory far from her family who was referred with bizarre delusion and behaviors. Results : Recognition of the precursor syndromes can aid psychiatrists to detect early symptoms of schizophrenia that, if cured at this stage, can cause to a more favorable long-term prognosis. Conclusio: It suggests that Incubus Syndrome can consider as precursor of Schizophrenia.