Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (대한한방신경정신과학회)
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A Case of Qigong-Induced Mental Disorder: a Differential Diagnosis

  • Kwon, Yongju (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Seung-Hun (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Oriental Medicine Hospital)
  • Received : 2013.08.26
  • Accepted : 2013.09.04
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

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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