LSD treatment in a severe case of compulsive neurosis
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica February 1, 1977 E. Brandrup, T Vanggaard 47 citations
A 30-year-old man with a severe compulsive-neurotic condition was treated with LSD over 1.5 years starting in autumn 1962. He became completely free of symptoms and experienced a positive personality change. During LSD sessions, he re-experienced early childhood events, especially from toilet training, which had shaped his compulsive character. The material aligned with Freudian theory. No interpretations were given; the patient was left alone during sessions except for brief check-ins, and he discussed his experiences afterward. The report details the procedure and cautions about patient selection for LSD therapy.