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Extreme Physical Symptoms. Diagnsoed With Some Conversion Disorder. Suggested Phychiatric Treatment. Unable To Get Appointment With Anyone. Help
I am 42 years old and have been diagnosed with a unique type of conversion disorder. I have had a MAJOR stress event in my life and have been trying to find a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist to see me. Everyone I have contacted do not have appointments until end of July. Those I have spoken to say I am not "sick" enough or I am to complicated for their level of expertise. I am have extreme physical symptoms and my neurologist states I need to get in with some ASAP. I do not know what to do.
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
hi Tina, welcome to healthcare magic.
i would like to know more about your symptoms, and what kind/subtype of convertion disorder you have been diagnosed with.
for this condition you have to understand whats the primary gain/ secondary gain involved with the symptoms. and you have to learn coping up skills and relaxation techniques. consult your psychiatrist as soon as you can
i would like to know more about your symptoms, and what kind/subtype of convertion disorder you have been diagnosed with.
for this condition you have to understand whats the primary gain/ secondary gain involved with the symptoms. and you have to learn coping up skills and relaxation techniques. consult your psychiatrist as soon as you can
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I have gone through your history. I feel sorry to heard that you do not get appointment until end of July.
Conversion disorder is psychosomatic disorder in which stress is the causative factor.
You need anti depressant agent like paroxetine or sertraline for the control of depression and stress related disorder. You may get prescription from your doctor for the same.
Simultaneous to drug, you may start counselling sessions once you get appointment, which will help you to come out of stress.
Meanwhile, you can do stress management and relaxation exercise like yoga, meditation or breathing exercise for better control over stress.
Thanks.
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I have gone through your history. I feel sorry to heard that you do not get appointment until end of July.
Conversion disorder is psychosomatic disorder in which stress is the causative factor.
You need anti depressant agent like paroxetine or sertraline for the control of depression and stress related disorder. You may get prescription from your doctor for the same.
Simultaneous to drug, you may start counselling sessions once you get appointment, which will help you to come out of stress.
Meanwhile, you can do stress management and relaxation exercise like yoga, meditation or breathing exercise for better control over stress.
Thanks.
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