Lycanthropy in depression: two case reports.
Two cases of lycanthropy presenting as part of a depressive disorder are described. The patients responded favorably to pharmacotherapy. In both cases, a positive history of dog bite influenced the presentation of symptoms. The authors speculate whether the defense of identification with the aggressor was operative.
Rao
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. kiran@nimhans.ren.nic.in
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Janakiramiah
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000523:psychology*; D001828:Body Image; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004285:Dogs; D004358:Drug Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male