The belief in the transmigration of souls as a presenting symptom of generalized anxiety disorder in a military setting.
Transmigration of souls is one of the central beliefs of the Druze religion and culture. However, in rare cases this belief can represent psychopathology. A case of an 18-year-old Druze soldier suffering from generalized anxiety disorder whose presenting symptom was a belief in transmigration of souls is described. This case illustrates the interaction between cultural and religious beliefs with psychopathology.
Spivak
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Israel Defence Force Medical Corps.
Iancu
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Daie
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Weizman
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A
D000293:Adolescent; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D007585:Jews / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D012069:Religion and Psychology