lesson 20 part 1

Question 1

transference of mental experiences and states into bodily symptoms

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somatization

Question 2

a form of mental illness that causes one or more bodily symptoms, including pain

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somatic symptom disorder

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somatic symptom disorder is formerly known as

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somatization disorder
somatoform disorder

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The symptoms of SSD can involve one or more different organs and body systems, such as

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pain
neurologic
gastro
sexual

Question 5

formerly called Hypochondriasis

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illness anxiety disorder

Question 6

People with this type are preoccupied with a concern
they have a serious disease

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illness anxiety disorder

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For example, they may believe that a common headache is a sign of a brain tumor

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illness anxiety disorder

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this condition is diagnosed when people have neurological symptoms that can’t be traced back to a medical cause

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conversion disorder/functional neurological symptom disorder

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somatic symptoms occur for less than six months or may involve a specific condition called pseudocyesis

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other specific somatic symptom and related disorders

Question 10

a false belief women have that they are pregnant along with other outward signs of pregnancy, including an expanding abdomen

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pseudocyesis

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what are the treatment for somatic disorders

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antidepressants
chronic pain therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 12

subconscious defense mechanism that occurs after a painful, traumatic event which allows the mind to forget or remove itself from the memory or the present situation

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dissociation

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refers to the disruption in the integrated functions of consciousness, memory, identity or environmental perception

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dissociation disorders

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Previously referred to as multiple personality disorder

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dissociative identity disorder

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The existence of two or more distinct identities (or “personality states”)

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dissociative identity disorder

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The main symptom is difficulty remembering important information about oneself

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dissociative amnesia

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⎯ This disorder involves ongoing ‘feelings of detachment’ from actions, feelings, thoughts and sensations as if they are watching a movie

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depersonalization disorder

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there is a feeling of unreality or detachment from, or unfamiliarity with, the world, be it individuals, inanimate objects, or all surroundings

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derealization

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the individual may feel detached from his or her entire being

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depersonalization

Question 20

what are the treatment for dissociative identity disorder?

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PHA
psychotherapy
hypnotherapy
adjunctive therapy

Question 21

The therapy is designed to work through whatever triggered and triggers the DID

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psychotherapy

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The goal is to help “fuse”
the separate personality traits into one consolidated personality that can control the triggers

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psychotherapy

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Used in conjunction with psychotherapy

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hypnotherapy

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clinical hypnosis can be used to help access repressed memories, control some of the problematic behaviors which accompany DID as well as help integrate the personalities into one

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hypnotherapy

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Therapies such as art or movement therapy have been shown to help people connect with parts of their mind that they have shut off to cope with trauma

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adjunctive therapy