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[Traumatic repetition syndrome].
Sylvie Minvielle1, Patrick Clervoy
1Clinique de psychiatrie Hôpital d'instruction des armées du Val-de-Grâce 75230 Paris. Sylvie.Minvielle@wanadoo.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|June 10, 2003
Summary
Traumatic repetition syndrome, a key posttraumatic stress symptom, manifests as nightmares and flashbacks. Its "eclipse evolution" involves sudden, recurring symptom appearances and disappearances.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Trauma Studies
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Traumatic repetition syndrome is a central feature of posttraumatic stress.
- Symptoms can emerge immediately or after a delay.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical presentation and evolution of traumatic repetition syndrome.
- To highlight its varied manifestations and characteristic symptom patterns.
Summary:
- The syndrome presents with nightmares and flashbacks, alongside non-specific disorders influenced by individual personality.
- A key feature is its 'eclipse evolution,' marked by sudden, recurring symptom onset and remission.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomology.
- Aids in diagnosing and managing patients with trauma-related disorders.