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Lycanthropy and self-identification.

A R Kulick1, H G Pope, P E Keck

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts 02178.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|February 1, 1990
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Lycanthropy, the delusion of being an animal, can stem from various causes like seizures or drug use. Persistent cases may involve self-identity disturbances and neurological issues.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Anthropology

Background:

  • Lycanthropy is a rare psychiatric syndrome characterized by the delusion of transforming into an animal.
  • It is often a temporary symptom of severe psychosis.

Observation:

  • A literature review reveals diverse etiologies for lycanthropy, including seizure disorders and psychotomimetic drug use.
  • A case study details a 15-year persistent, treatment-refractory delusion of being an animal.

Findings:

  • Multiple factors contribute to lycanthropy.
  • Neurological abnormalities and disturbances in self-identity may underlie persistent cases.

Implications:

  • Understanding the complex origins of lycanthropy is crucial for effective treatment.

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  • Further research into the interplay of neurological and psychological factors is warranted.