title: Dissociative states induced by relaxation training in a PTSD combat veteran: failure to identify trigger mechanisms.
abstract: PTSD is often treated with anxiety management techniques, including relaxation training. A case report is presented which describes a PTSD combat veteran who experienced dissociative states induced by relaxation training. Hypnotherapy subsequently identified traumatic memories which were recalled during relaxation training but triggering mechanisms for the recall of these traumatic memories were not identified.
authors.affiliation: Psychology and Psychiatry Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Asheville, North Carolina 28805.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001364:Awareness; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D004213:Dissociative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D010343:Patient Admission; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*; D014744:Vietnam