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June, 2014
Treatment Plan for Conversion Disorder
Treatment Plan for Conversion Disorder Things to remember when dealing with possible conversion symptoms • Always think of physical diseases as the cause for sudden physical or mental symptoms. Only if these can be ruled out should you consider conversion disorder. • Conversion disorder is the new name for hysteria. Common conversion symptoms are losing […]
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How to Treat Conversion Disorder
How to Treat Conversion Disorder What to do immediately • Make sure that the symptoms are not caused by a medical illness. • Explain to the family that there is no life-threatening illness. However, do not make them think that the person is pretending to be sick. • Symptoms often resolve quickly, within hours or […]
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treatment of conversion disorder review
treatment of conversion disorder review Questions to ask the family or friends • How did it start? A symptom that happened suddenly and without any previous signs of ill health is more likely to be a conversion symptom. • Has there been any stress recently? Enquire specifically about examinations, job problems and marriage arrangements. treatment […]
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