Similia Vol 23 No 1 – June 2011
Author: Navneet Bidani
Abstract
In taking a case, we are asked to simultaneously take on two seemingly conflicting roles; these being to listen and observe carefully, free from bias, to the spontaneous presentation of the patient; while on the other hand, being carefully attentive to and cognizant of what is unusual or characterising in this presentation. Here is a presentation of a case of a lady whose gestures and enthusiasm helps in understanding her nature and constitution and who had a favourable response after receiving a similimum.
Keywords: Histrionic Personality Disorder, psychology, Cluster-B Personality Disorder, Veratrum album.