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- Title
Family Conflict in Dysthymia and Preoccupation with Unusual Bodily Sensations: A Case Study with the help of Somatic Inkblot Test and Sack's Sentence Completion Test.
- Authors
Agarwal, Swati; Dwivedi, Satyadhar
- Abstract
Dysthymia, a persistent depressive disorder, manifests as a chronic state of depressed mood. Its prevalence in the general population is estimated to be around 1% to 2%, with a higher incidence in women compared to men. The utilisation of innovative psychological assessment tools like the Sentence Completion Test and Somatic Inkblot Test provides a nuanced understanding of an individual's perceptual and cognitive processes related to bodily sensations and emotional experiences. By integrating familial lens into the exploration of dysthymia and heightened fixation on unusual bodily sensations, this study endeavours to unravel the potential role and impact of family dynamics in shaping the experiences of individuals grappling with this intricate intersection. Mr. Y.C. is a 33 year old male, Graduate Engineer (B. Tech) and currently unemployed. His chief complaints were of sad mood, feelings of loneliness, lack of concentration, loss of pleasure in things he previously enjoyed, indecisiveness and uncomfortable body sensations such as stiffness in body and sensation of heat in certain parts of body. He reported having sexual relationships with several partners but not able to build an emotional attachment with anyone. The findings on assessments reveal parental conflict that contributes to his symptoms of dysthymia and heightened preoccupation with bodily sensations. Furthermore, his conflicted relationship with mother also reflects internalised aggression and frustration, which impacts his ability to maintain a healthy romantic relationship with any woman. The weekly therapy sessions spread over a period of 4 months have led to improvement in socio-occupational functioning as the patient is now working as an IIT coach in a coaching centre. Future interventions will focus on developing conflict resolution strategies and promote constructive ways to address and resolve family conflicts.
- Subjects
FAMILY conflict; DYSTHYMIC disorder; MENTAL depression; PSYCHOLOGICAL tests; INTEROCEPTION; SENSES; LIKES &; dislikes
- Publication
SIS Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 2, p119
- ISSN
0971-6610
- Publication type
Article