Claimed simulation of insanity. A coping strategy in mania.
The coping strategy of claimed simulation of insanity observed at the onset of psychotic episodes in a manic patient is reported here. There is a need for systematic research on coping strategies in affective psychosis in order to develop techniques to help contain or prevent relapses.
Suresh
T R
TR
Department of Psychiatry, Sir Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Madras, India.
Srinivasan
T N
TN
D000184:Acting Out; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012803:Sick Role