Citation

Ulmar G, Scheipers K. Z. Klin. Psychol. Psychopathol. Psychother. 1992; 40(2): 165-173.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Verlag Karl Alber)

DOI

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PMID

1604919

Abstract

An impressive case of a 48-year-old woman is reported who after parental divorce when she was two-year-old grew up under a wicked stepmother and developed various obsessive symptoms. In context with some personal disappointments the woman increasingly neglected her home which after eight years appeared like a refuse pit. Simultaneously she continued to groom herself, to dress perfectly and to perform well in her office. She finally committed a suicide attempt when undelayable installations forced her to admit artisans into her apartment. Our case is discussed regarding the double aspect of obsession as a protective function as well as an obstacle for the individual in coping with life.

Language: de

Keywords

Female; Follow-Up Studies; Household Work; Humans; Middle Aged; Motivation; Neurotic Disorders; Personality Development; Refuse Disposal; Social Adjustment; Suicide, Attempted