Catatonic - Definition and Overview

This is a page about catatonic state. For the band, see Catatonia (band).

Catatonia is a severe psychiatric and medical condition, characterized by, in catatonic stupor, a general absence of motor activity, and, in catatonic excitement, violent, hyperactive behavior directed at oneself or others but with no visible purpose. Catatonia is associated with a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions, such as the life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome as well as drug abuse, namely LSD, depression, and schizophrenia. Depending on the case, there are a variety of available treatments, including benzodiazepines.