MANIFESTATION OF SPERMATORRHOEA (MALE HYSTERIA) IN ADULTHOOD- A GROUNDED APPROACH

Abstract

Objectives: This research focuses on the manifestation of hysterical symptoms and its effects on personal, social and marital life of males diagnosed with Functional Neurological disorder.

Design: This study employed a grounded theory approach.

Place and Duration of study: This study was carried out in 2 different hospitals of Lahore from June to December 2019.

Subjects and methods. Through Purposive sampling, six men aged 18-45 years (under diagnostic label of Functional neurological disorder) were selected. On the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria from the department of Adult Psychiatry, Mayo Hospital, Lahore and the department of Adult Psychiatry, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. Interview guide was formed to have insight about hysterical symptoms exhibited by males via semi structured interview protocol. Six categories were developed including bodily symptoms, paradox of control, mind-body conflict, disconnected self, constant battling and sexual incompetency.

Results and conclusion. Briefly, the theory that emerged posits that 38% of people with FND not only show physical or bodily symptoms but there are other aspects which are equally important and must be addressed. 22% People with FND feel hopeless at times for not having control on their bodies, self and in regard to the social world as well. They also reported mind-body conflict and how they find themselves in dilemma in understanding them and their surrounding resulting in developing a sense of disconnection. Further, they are struggling to maintain their true identities intact. Interestingly, it has been observed that all the participants have pentup frustration due to their body symptomatology but 5% people who are married tend to have more sexual frustration. They find themselves drained with their bodily symptoms and its reactions. So it can clearly be seen that hysterical symptoms have great impact on people’s (diagnosed with Functional Neurological disorder) personal, social and marital life.