Citation

Metin B, Metin SZ, Abanoz Y, Laçin H, Arikan K. Alpha Psychol. 2021; 22(2): 120-122.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Department of Psychiatry, Trakya University School of Medicine, Publisher AVES)

DOI

10.5455/apd.127208

PMID

36425931

PMCID

PMC9590686

Abstract

Headache is generally perceived as a negative symptom focused on oneself. However, there are reports suggesting that patients suffering from pain, especially headache, can be aggressive. The precise nature of the link between headache and aggression is not known. Here, we describe a homicidal attack, triggered by headache, in a middle-aged man. The patient's background and the characteristics of the attack suggested a dissociative behavior. The case shows that headache may be a trigger for homicidal behavior. Case-control studies are needed to determine the prevalence of aggressive tendencies in patients with headache.

Language: en

Keywords

homicide; dissociative disorder; Headache; obsessive compulsive disorder