Posted by phidippus on January 18, 2014, at 2:30:41
In reply to Conversion Hysteria (or whatever they call it now), posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 12, 2014, at 4:18:43
Somatization disorder (also Briquet's syndrome or hysteria) is a somatoform disorder characterized by recurring, multiple, and current, clinically significant complaints about somatic symptoms. Symptoms often include reports of pain, gastrointestinal distress, sexual problems, and pseudoneurological symptoms such as amnesia or breathing difficulties. Somatization disorder can also occur during the course of, or be associated with, a medical condition. Patients with somatization disorder also show high levels of worry, anxiety, and increased reactions in response to physical symptoms.[1] Individuals with somatization disorder typically visit many doctors in pursuit of effective treatment. Somatization disorder also causes challenge and burden on the life of the caregivers or significant others of the patient. - wikipedia
I have suffered from this. In 2006 I spent a lot of time in the ER due to phantom symptoms. In 2007 I became convinced I had epilepsy and even had a psychogenic seizure. I also saw many doctors about my supposed epilepsy and had many tests done. Then one day I just snapped out of it.
Eric
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