Catatonia is a state of neurogenic motor immobility and behavioral abnormality manifested by stupor. It was first described in 1874 by Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum, in Die Katatonie oder das Spannungsirresein (Catatonia or Tension Insanity).In the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-5) catatonia is not recognized as a separate disorder, but is associated with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (catatonic type), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental disorders, as well as drug abuse or overdose (or both). It may also be seen in many medical disorders including infections (such as encephalitis), autoimmune disorders, focal neurologic lesions (including strokes), metabolic disturbances, alcohol withdrawal and abrupt or overly rapid benzodiazepine withdrawal.It can be an adverse reaction to prescribed medication. It bears similarity to conditions such as encephalitis lethargica and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. There are a variety of treatments available; benzodiazepines are a first-line treatment strategy. Electro-convulsive therapy is also sometimes used. There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of NMDA antagonists for benzodiazepine resistant catatonia. Antipsychotics are sometimes employed but require caution as they can worsen symptoms and have serious adverse effects.
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2000 writer - 1 episode, 2000
Looking for Alibrandi
2000
performer: "Dead from the Waist Down"
Charmed
2000
TV Series performer - 1 episode
EastEnders
2000
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Net Aid
1999
TV Special performer: "Road Rage", "Mulder and Scully", "Dead from the Waist Down", "Do You Believe in Me?" / writer: "Road Rage"
Catatonia: The Home International
1999
TV Movie performer: "Game On", "Londinium", "Dead from the Waist Down", "Valerian", "She's a Millionaire", "Karaoke Queen", "Road Rage", "Mulder and Scully", "International Velvet" / writer: "Road Rage", "International Velvet"
The Lakes
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1999 writer - 1 episode, 1999
Jools's Hootenanny
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1998 writer - 1 episode, 1998
L.A. Without a Map
1998
performer: "My Selfish Gene"
Top of the Pops
1998
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The National Lottery
1998
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Fully Booked
1998
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Catatonia: I Am the Mob
1997
Video short performer: "I Am the Mob" / writer: "I Am the Mob"
The Beggar Bride
1997
TV Series performer: "You've Got a Lot to Answer For" - uncredited