A Case of Qigong-Induced Mental Disorder: a Differential Diagnosis = A Case of Qigong-Induced Mental Disorder: a Differential Diagnosis

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Objectives： Qi gong is generally considered to be safe in most people when learned from a qualified instructor. But abnormal psychosomatic responses or mental disorder may be induced when Qigong is practiced inappropriately, excessively, or when practiced unguided in predisposed individuals. Here we reported a case of Qigong-induced Mental Disorder (QIMD). A woman who had not had a psychiatric disease, by chance started Qigong practice, and felt raising- Qisymptoms, including headache. Methods： We identified the unique characteristics of QIMD and discusses differences with other diseases such as somatoform disorder and schizophrenia. Results： To conclude, QIMD does not come under current somatoform disorder subtypes and schizophrenia. Conclusions： It has distinct characters that occurring after Qigong practice, symptoms of upper body, feeling that something to rise up.