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KMID : 0387420130240030251
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2013 Volume.24 No. 3 p.251 ~ p.256
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A Case of Qigong-Induced Mental Disorder: a Differential Diagnosis
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Kwon Yong-Ju
Cho Seung-Hun
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Abstract
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Objectives: Qi gong is generally considered to be safe in most people when learned from a qualified instructor. But abnormal psychosomatic responses or mental disorder may be induced when Qigong is practiced inappropriately, excessively, or when practiced unguided in predisposed individuals. Here we reported a case of Qigong-induced Mental Disorder (QIMD). A woman who had not had a psychiatric disease, by chance started Qigong practice, and felt raising- Qisymptoms, including headache.
Methods: We identified the unique characteristics of QIMD and discusses differences with other diseases such as somatoform disorder and schizophrenia.
Results: To conclude, QIMD does not come under current somatoform disorder subtypes and schizophrenia.
Conclusions: It has distinct characters that occurring after Qigong practice, symptoms of upper body, feeling that something to rise up.
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KEYWORD
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Qigong, Qigong-Induced Mental Disorder, Differential Diagnosis, Somatoform disorder, Schizophrenia
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