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Catatonia is a syndrome of psychic and motoric disturbances. In the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) it is not recognized as a separate disorder, but is associated with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (catatonic type), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, Clinical depression|depression and other mental disorders, as well as drug abuse and/or overdose. It may also be seen in many medical disorders including infections (such as encephalitis), autoimmune disorders, focal neurologic lesions (including strokes), metabolic disturbances and abrupt or overly rapid withdrawal from benzodiazepines.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Rosebush PI | coauthors = Mazurek MF. | year = 1996 | month = Aug | title = Catatonia after benzodiazepine withdrawal. | journal = Journal of clinical psychopharmacology. | volume = 16 | issue = 4 | pages = 315-9 | pmid = 883570 </ref> It can be an adverse reaction to prescribed medication. It bears similarity to conditions such as encephalitis lethargica and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. There are a variety of treatments available, and depending on the case, one or more drugs may be used, including antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
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Freyr Is Cerys Matthews
Moi On Stage At Margam Park Wales With Catatonia April 1999
