14th February 2025

A 56-year-old woman with a background of recurrent depressive disorder and panic disorder was recently seriously injured by her ex-husband after he threw a plant pot at her.

A 56-year-old woman with a background of recurrent depressive disorder and panic disorder was recently seriously injured by her ex-husband after he threw a plant pot at her. Since then, she has been sleeping poorly and is often found by her daughter to be in a trance-like state. This has been going on for 3 weeks. 

Her medical background includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, alcohol dependence and varicose veins. She uses salbutamol, salmeterol and tiotropium inhalers and takes disulfiram. She is an ex-smoker and has long-term oxygen therapy at home.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.