自律訓練法(AT)を中心とした心身医学的アプローチが奏効した目瞼痙攣の1例

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Blepharsoasm is involuntary spasmodic closure of the eyelids with involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscles. Essential blephrospasm is of unknown origin, distinguished from organic blepharospasm, nd has been treated by different kinds of therapies. We reported a case with essential blepharospasm successfully treated by a psychosomatic approach with autogenic training as a main technique. Case : A 75-year-old woman visited an ophthalmologist and a neurologist because of sustained closure of her eyelids. However, organic abnomalities, Which could exphain her symptoms, were not found. She had been treated with antidepressants and minor tranquilizers. But her symptoms continued and she was referred to us. We stopped the medication and started treating her by supportive interview and later introduced autogenic training therapy to her. Her lid's symptom improved gradually, and after about a month she no longer suffered from blepharospasm. It is suggested that she relaxed herself and acquired 'self-control by mainly autogenic training. The treatment of this case revealed that autogenic training is an effective psychotherapeutic method for essential blepharospasm.
日本心身医学会の論文
1992-10-01