What is pervasive refusal syndrome?

Pervasive Refusal Syndrome is a rare child psychiatric disorder that is characterized by pervasive refusal to do things and angry resistance to help. For instance, children may refuse to eat or take care of themselves. It is mostly seen in girls and can be reversible with careful therapy.

How do members experience pervasive refusal syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pervasive refusal syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pervasive refusal syndrome*

Who has pervasive refusal syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 6
30s 1
40s 1
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 7