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Four cases are presented in which psychotic reactions appeared a few days after shock treatment was terminated. These reactions are regarded by the authors as different in nature from the original psychosis and from post-treatment confusion states. The suggestion is made that they are largely dependent upon the personality structure of the patient. These episodes subside spontaneously along with an evanescence of the original clinical complaints. The appearance of these secondary psychoses should not lead to the resumption of shock treatment.