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Bypassing shame and conversion disorder.

Abstract
We report a case of conversion disorder (partial aphonia) that was successfully treated with speech therapy. During the one year duration of this illness, the patient regained transiently (minutes) her normal speech on a few occasions, independently of concomitant pharmacological interventions. One year after recovery she developed aphonia for the second time, which responded again to speech therapy, although the response rate was slower. Several mechanisms of conversion disorder are reviewed as specifically applied to this case. The possible role of pertinent shame mechanisms in the conversion pathology is discussed.
AuthorsRobert G Bota, Walter F Ricci, Adrian Preda
JournalCNS spectrums (CNS Spectr) Vol. 15 Issue 10 Pg. 607-11 (Oct 2010) ISSN: 1092-8529 [Print] United States
PMID22789489 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Aphonia
  • Conversion Disorder
  • Humans
  • Shame

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