A case of delayed post-traumatic stress disorder with 'organic memories' accompanying therapy

Br J Psychiatry. 1993 Dec:163:828-30. doi: 10.1192/bjp.163.6.828.

Abstract

A case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a road traffic accident in which the onset of symptoms was delayed for 18 months until a widely reported major disaster occurred is described. A severe major depressive episode was precipitated, requiring treatment in its own right. During psychotherapy sessions, extreme emotions, heightened sensations, and 'organic memories' relating to the original accident were experienced.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic / psychology*
  • Arousal / drug effects
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / therapy
  • Disasters
  • Dothiepin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Recall*
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotherapy*
  • Railroads
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy

Substances

  • Dothiepin