Psychosomatic Medicine 7:185-188 (1945)
© 1945 American Psychosomatic Society

Eighth Service Command Postgraduate Medical Education

Neuropsychatric Case Reports

Psychiatric examination of a case of urticaria seen in consultation revealed deprivation of love in childhood, with premature attitudes of self-sufficiency and independence. The adult character organization showed strong narcissistic defenses against passive dependence on women. Father figures were depreciated and the patient exaggerated his own talents and accomplishments, although his vocational choice was below the family standard. The urticaria appeared when conflict over promotion threatened his self-confidence and increased his longing for the security of home.

Three other consultation cases are discussed briefly with a formulation of possible common features.

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Distributed to each medical officer of this command.