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Pseudoseizures and dissociative disorders: a common mechanism involving traumatic experiences

Authors :
Cynthia L. Harden
Source :
Seizure. (2):151-155
Publisher :
Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Abstract

Patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (pseudoseizures) have been diagnosed as having conversion disorder or dissociative disorder. Pseudoseizure patients frequently report a history of physical and sexual abuse, and traumatic experience is considered part of the mechanism for producing dissociation. Pseudoseizures may be a manifestation of dissociative disorder, especially when a history of sexual or physical abuse is documented. A common mechanism involving traumatic experience may be present in both pseudoseizures and dissociative disorders. A complete neurodiagnostic evaluation along with an awareness of this relationship is needed to provide appropriate care for this patient population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10591311
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Seizure
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....aef1dd68835089a744c022131edfc00d
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1059-1311(97)80070-2