title: A case of delayed post-traumatic stress disorder with 'organic memories' accompanying therapy.
abstract: A case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a road traffic accident in which the onset of symptoms was delayed for 18 months until a widely reported major disaster occurred is described. A severe major depressive episode was precipitated, requiring treatment in its own right. During psychotherapy sessions, extreme emotions, heightened sensations, and 'organic memories' relating to the original accident were experienced.
authors.affiliation: Rauceby Hospital, Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Briggs
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000523:psychology*; D001143:Arousal / Q000187:drug effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004190:Disasters; D004308:Dothiepin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011890:Railroads; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004308:Dothiepin