Catatonia

:This is a page about catatonic state. For the band, see Catatonia (band).

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Catatonia is a very severe psychiatric and medical condition, characterized by, in catatonic stupor, a general absence of motor activity, and, in catatonic excitement, violent, hyperactive behavior directed at oneself or others but with no visible purpose. Catatonia is associated with a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions, such as the life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome as well as bipolar disorder (most commonly), drug use, depression, and schizophrenia. Depending on the case, there are a variety of available treatments, including benzodiazepines.

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Catatonic stupor: A catatonic stupor is a motionless or apathetic state in which one remains oblivious to external stimuli. Motor activity is limited to near non-existent. Individuals avoid bathing and grooming, make little or no eye contact with others, may be mute and rigid, and initiate no social behaviors. This ...

Catatonic excitement: Catatonic excitement is state of constant agitation and excitability. The individual is extremely hyperactive although the activity seems to have no purpose. Violence toward him/herself or others may also be seen....

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs. It is considered to be a very serious neurological disorder....