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   What is a conversion disorder?

   • Conversion disorder, which is also known as functional neurological symptom disorder, is a type of defense mechanism that deflects an unwanted emotion, such as anxiety, and manifests it into physical illness. Anything from a cough to symptoms of appendicitis can be found in patients who have a conversion disorder.

   Three Reasons Why Someone May Have A Conversion Disorder

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   What are the symptoms of conversion disorder?

   • Symptoms of conversion disorder include: These symptoms can last for varying amounts of time — from a sudden fainting spell to a long-lasting speech problem. Conversion disorder is one of the most common defense mechanisms in women, with the condition being two times more common among them than those designated male at birth.

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   How can conversion disorder be treated?

   • Conversion disorder is one of many defense mechanisms that may be employed to cope with unpleasant feelings or circumstances. Because conversion disorder includes somatic symptoms, it can be distressing for the individual experiencing it. Therapy has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for conversion disorder.

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   What is a conversion & how does it affect mental health?

   • Conversion is a type of defense mechanism that converts cognitive tensions and anxiety into physical symptoms. For instance, anxiety caused by repressed feelings, perhaps stemming from childhood, can manifest itself into a cough or even a terminal illness.

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2. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blogFrom Conversion to FND: An Interview With Anton Scamvougeras

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   May 29, 2024 · The recent shift away from psychological explanations of conversion disorder/FND to neurobiological ones reflects a basic misunderstanding of the disorder, says Anton Scamvougeras.

3. www.betterhelp.com › advice › defense-mechanismsThree Reasons Why Someone Might Have Conversion Disorder ...

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   May 15, 2024 · Conversion disorder, which is also known as functional neurological symptom disorder, is a type of defense mechanism that deflects an unwanted emotion, such as anxiety, and manifests it into physical illness.

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5. aurainstitute.org › somatics-training-3/2024/05 › 21Somatic vs Conversion Disorder: Understanding Key Differences ...

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   May 21, 2024 · What is the difference between somatic and conversion disorder? Somatic symptom disorder involves persistent, distressing physical symptoms without any discernable medical condition. Conversion disorder involves symptoms of lost physical function, such as paralysis, triggered by stress or a psychological event.

6. theconversation.com › mental-illness-psychiatricMental illness, psychiatric disorder or psychological problem ...

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   3 days ago · Disease and illness sound the most medical, whereas condition, disturbance and problem need not relate to health. Mental implies a direct contrast with physical, whereas psychiatric implicates a ...

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   May 21, 2024 · What Are Conversion Disorder and Somatic Symptom Disorder? Conversion disorder, also known as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder(FND), is a type of mental condition where a person experiences physical symptoms affecting motor or sensory function, with no identifiable physical cause.

8. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › what-is-cognitiveWhat is cognitive behavioral therapy? - Harvard Health

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   3 days ago · Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches people to challenge negative thought patterns and turn less often to unhelpful behaviors. These strategies can improve your mood and the way you respond to challenging situations: a flat tire, looming deadlines, family life ups and downs. Yet there's much more depth and nuance to this well-researched ...

9. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsFunctional neurological disorder (FND) | NHS inform | NHS inform

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   5 days ago · Functional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. It’s often helpful to think of your brain as a computer. In someone who has FND, there’s no damage to the hardware, or structure, of the brain.