Somatoform and dissociative disorder Flashcards
what are somatoform disorders characterised by?
physical symptoms that are presumed to have a psychiatric origin
what are dissociative disorders characterised by?
Loss of integration between
memories, ID , immediate sensations
control of bodily movments
what were dissociative disorders referred to previously?
hysteria
True or False?
Dissociative disorders spontaneously resolve within weeks to months
yes
I mean
True
types of somatoform disorders by ICD 11
Bodily distress disorder
Body integrity dysphoria
Mnemonic for Essential features of Bodily Distress disorder on ICD-11
CARS
Essential features of Bodily Distress disorder on ICD-11
CARS at least 3 months
C-complaints
A-Anxiety
R-Rumination
S-Significant impairment
3 months
How long should bodily distress disorder on ICD-11 last?
at least 3 months
Mnemonic for Essential features of Body integrity dysphoria on ICD-11
WISH
Essential features of Body Integrity Dysphoria on ICD-11
WISH by early adolescence
W- Wanted amputation
I-Incongruence: (body parts not aligned with their id)
S-Suffering: emotionally and functionally
H- Hopelessness
how do we differentiate factitious disorder?
patient seek attention
how do we differentiate malingering?
patient seek external incentive
how do we differentiate OCD?
OCD is ego-dystonic
how do we differentiate body dysmorphic disorer?
patient thinks their appearance is ugly
how do we differentiate hypochondriasis?
the Main concern is the fear that their symptoms are indicative of having a serious, progressive, or fatal illness