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'''Thought blocking''', a phenomenon that occurs in people with [[psychiatric]] illnesses (usually [[schizophrenia]]), occurs when a person's speech is suddenly interrupted by silences that may last a few seconds to a minute or longer<ref>Nurcombe Barry, Ebert Michael H, "Chapter 4. The Psychiatric Interview" (Chapter). Ebert MH, Loosen PT, Nurcombe B, Leckman JF: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Psychiatry, p.2e: http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3280618.</ref>. Blocking is often brought on by questioning or discussing something of particularly large personal significance. When the person begins speaking again, after the block, they will often speak about a subject unrelated to what was being discussed when blocking occurred. It is experienced as an unanticipated, quick and total emptying of the mind (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). People with schizophrenia commonly experience thought blocking and may comprehend the experience in peculiar ways (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). For example a person with schizophrenia might remark that another person has removed their thoughts from their brain (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). |
'''Thought blocking''', a phenomenon that occurs in people with [[psychiatric]] illnesses (usually [[schizophrenia]]), occurs when a person's speech is suddenly interrupted by silences that may last a few seconds to a minute or longer<ref>Nurcombe Barry, Ebert Michael H, "Chapter 4. The Psychiatric Interview" (Chapter). Ebert MH, Loosen PT, Nurcombe B, Leckman JF: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Psychiatry, p.2e: http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3280618.</ref>. Blocking is often brought on by questioning or discussing something of particularly large personal significance. When the person begins speaking again, after the block, they will often speak about a subject unrelated to what was being discussed when blocking occurred. It is experienced as an unanticipated, quick and total emptying of the mind (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). People with schizophrenia commonly experience thought blocking and may comprehend the experience in peculiar ways (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). For example a person with schizophrenia might remark that another person has removed their thoughts from their brain (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). |
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When doctors diagnose thought blocking, it is important that they consider other causes of pauses in speech and expression, such as [[petit mal seizure]]s, hesitation brought on by [[anxiety]], or slow thought processes. |
When doctors diagnose thought blocking, it is important that they consider other causes of pauses in speech and expression, such as [[petit mal seizure]]s, hesitation brought on by [[anxiety]], or slow thought processes. When looking for schizophrenia they may look for thought blocking. It is a common issue with schizophrenia patients.<ref name="NIMH Schizophrenia">{{cite web|url=http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/schizophrenia/complete-index.shtml|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:12, 2 October 2011
Thought blocking, a phenomenon that occurs in people with psychiatric illnesses (usually schizophrenia), occurs when a person's speech is suddenly interrupted by silences that may last a few seconds to a minute or longer[1]. Blocking is often brought on by questioning or discussing something of particularly large personal significance. When the person begins speaking again, after the block, they will often speak about a subject unrelated to what was being discussed when blocking occurred. It is experienced as an unanticipated, quick and total emptying of the mind (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). People with schizophrenia commonly experience thought blocking and may comprehend the experience in peculiar ways (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005). For example a person with schizophrenia might remark that another person has removed their thoughts from their brain (Gelder, Mayou and Geddes 2005).
When doctors diagnose thought blocking, it is important that they consider other causes of pauses in speech and expression, such as petit mal seizures, hesitation brought on by anxiety, or slow thought processes. When looking for schizophrenia they may look for thought blocking. It is a common issue with schizophrenia patients.[2]
References
- ^ Nurcombe Barry, Ebert Michael H, "Chapter 4. The Psychiatric Interview" (Chapter). Ebert MH, Loosen PT, Nurcombe B, Leckman JF: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Psychiatry, p.2e: http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3280618.
- ^ http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/schizophrenia/complete-index.shtml. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
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