Cynanthropy
Cynanthropy
Cynanthropy (/sɪˈnænθrəpi/; from the Greek words kyn (κύων), meaning "dog", and anthropos (ἄνθρωπος), meaning "human") is a psychiatric syndrome that involves a delusion in which the affected person believes they are a dog or that they can transform into a dog.
Etymology
The term cynanthropy comes from the Ancient Greek words kyn (κύων), meaning "dog", and anthropos (ἄνθρωπος), meaning "human". It is used to describe a psychiatric condition in which a person believes they are a dog or can transform into one.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
The primary symptom of cynanthropy is the delusional belief that one is a dog or can transform into a dog. This belief may be accompanied by behavior changes such as barking, biting, or crawling on all fours. Diagnosis is typically made through psychiatric evaluation, and the condition is often associated with other mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Treatment
Treatment for cynanthropy typically involves psychiatric therapy and may include the use of antipsychotic medications. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be used to help the individual recognize and change their delusional beliefs.
Related Terms
- Lycanthropy: A related condition in which the individual believes they can transform into a wolf.
- Clinical lycanthropy: A rare psychiatric syndrome that involves a delusion that the affected person can transform into a wolf or that they are a wolf.
- Therianthropy: The mythological ability of human beings to metamorphose into other animals by means of shapeshifting.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cynanthropy
- Wikipedia's article - Cynanthropy
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