Rare Association of Succubus Syndrome in a Patient with Psychosis – A Case Report

"Succubus syndrome," is believed to be a cultural phenomenon steeped in mythology, is a rarely encountered psychiatric condition. This case report examines a 31-year-old male with schizophrenia presenting succubus syndrome, where the patient experiences nightly sexual encounters by the demon imposed by an external force, attributed to black magic or witchcraft. Despite its cultural origins, succubus syndrome as a psychotic phenomenon in association with schizophrenia, on the background of other psychotic symptoms, remains underexplored in psychiatric literature. Treatment with antipsychotic medication in this case led to partial improvement, highlighting the syndrome's potential psychotic nature. Succubus and its counterpart, incubus syndrome, are often linked to sleep-related disorders and childhood trauma, necessitating comprehensive assessment and management. This case underscores the importance of thorough evaluation in understanding and treating succubus syndrome as a possible psychotic phenomenon on the background of schizophrenia. Further research is warranted to elucidate its etiology and optimize treatment strategies.

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Indian Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
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2024-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.54169/ijocp.v4i02.139
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Sleep and Wakefulness Research
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Rare Association of Succubus Syndrome in a Patient with Psychosis – A Case Report

Sai Spoorthy Mamidipalli, Sai Krishna Tikka, Barikar C. Malathesh, Anirudh Bakam
Indian Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
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Rare Association of Succubus Syndrome in a Patient with Psychosis – A Case Report

Sai Spoorthy Mamidipalli, Sai Krishna Tikka, Barikar C. Malathesh, Anirudh Bakam
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Indian Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.Vol. 4(02)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
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