Friday, April 23, 2010

What is the scientific name for someone in a coma due to psychological trauma?

Meaning, no brain damage. They heard bad news and went into a coma. There is a name for it and I cant remember it nor can I find it.

What is the scientific name for someone in a coma due to psychological trauma?
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It can seem like a coma, but doesn't meet the medical criteria for one.
Reply:Come on now, Hollywood is just around the corner! There is no psychological trauma which causes a coma, only a temporary condition called Amnesia. The person can be catatonic but not comatose.
Reply:catatonic

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