TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Dissociative aggression triggered by headache
JO  - Alpha psychiatry
A1  - Metin, Baris
A1  - Metin, Sinem Zeynep
A1  - Abanoz, Yasin
A1  - Laçin, Hamide
A1  - Arikan, Kemal
SP  - 120
EP  - 122
VL  - 22
IS  - 2
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2757-8038
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/apd.127208
ID  - ref1
ER  -