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Lycanthropy in depression: two case reports.

K Rao1, B N Gangadhar, N Janakiramiah

  • 1National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. kiran@nimhans.ren.nic.in

Psychopathology
|June 12, 1999
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This study describes two cases of lycanthropy, a rare condition where individuals believe they can transform into animals, occurring within depressive disorders. Both patients improved with medication, suggesting a link between past dog bites and symptom presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Lycanthropy is a rare psychiatric condition characterized by the delusion of being able to transform into an animal.
  • This abstract explores two cases where lycanthropy manifested as a symptom within a broader depressive disorder.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with symptoms of lycanthropy co-occurring with depression.
  • A history of dog bites was noted in both cases, potentially influencing the specific manifestation of the delusion.
  • The patients' symptoms showed improvement following pharmacotherapy.

Findings:

  • Lycanthropy can present as a distinct feature within depressive disorders.
  • Pharmacotherapy appears effective in treating lycanthropy associated with depression.

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  • A history of trauma, such as a dog bite, may play a role in the specific symptomatology of lycanthropy.

    • Implications:

    • These cases suggest that lycanthropy, while rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of complex depressive disorders.
    • Further research into the psychological mechanisms, such as "identification with the aggressor," may elucidate the etiology of lycanthropy.
    • Successful pharmacotherapy highlights the biological underpinnings that can be targeted in treating such complex presentations.