The trauma of being psychotic: a neglected element in the management of chronic schizophrenia?
A hypothesis is put forward in regards to what is called "chronic schizophrenia" that those observations which suggest a continuing disease process may turn out not to be intrinsic facets of schizophrenia as a neurochemical instability but rather neurotic reactions to the acute schizophrenic process. The hypothesis goes on to suggest that this reaction to the acute psychosis is such as to constitute a traumatic neurosis and that while controlling the psychosis with an "umbrella" of major tranquilizers, it is possible to resolve this neurosis. Resolution of the neurosis requires a particular approach to therapy. This is a hypothesis which is very much open to experimental examination and one which may, if proven, markedly affect the postpsychosis management of schizophrenia.
D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001828:Body Image; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents