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Hysterical seizures: a sequel to incest.

Jean Goodwin1, Mary Simms2, Robert Bergman1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|October 1, 1979
PubMed
Summary

Hysterical seizures in adolescents resolved with psychotherapy after incestuous experiences. This suggests a link between incest trauma and seizure development, potentially influencing folk beliefs.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Adolescent mental health challenges often manifest in complex ways.
  • Incest is a significant trauma with profound psychological consequences.
  • Hysterical seizures, or conversion disorders, can be linked to psychological distress.

Observation:

  • Six adolescent cases presented with hysterical seizures.
  • Seizures emerged following reported incestuous experiences.
  • Patients also exhibited suicidal ideation, sexual difficulties, and behavioral issues.

Findings:

  • Psychotherapeutic exploration of incestuous experiences led to the resolution of hysterical seizures.
  • A correlation was observed between incest trauma and the manifestation of seizure symptoms.
  • The study highlights the impact of unresolved trauma on adolescent psychopathology.

Implications:

  • Psychotherapy is a viable treatment for trauma-induced conversion disorders in adolescents.
  • Understanding the link between incest and hysterical seizures may inform clinical practice.
  • Folk beliefs connecting epilepsy and incest might stem from observed symptom patterns in victims.

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