Catatonic Stupor

By Renée Grinnell

Extreme immobility without evidence of absent or decreased consciousness.

Example: The patient sits immobile in a chair for sixteen hours, staring fixedly, apparently unaware of other people or his own bodily needs.


    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 7 Oct 2008

 

 
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter



Find a Therapist


Users Online: 3425
Join Us Now!