Anniversary reactions presenting as physical complaints.
The literature concerning anniversary reactions is reviewed. Five cases seen by various medical specialists for physical complaints, and subsequently referred for psychiatric evaluation are presented. Each case was felt to represent an anniversary reaction. The necessity of considering the possibility of an anniversary reaction, when the genesis of a complaint is unclear, is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006167:Guilt; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic