Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders

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Types of Somatoform disorders

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1. Somatization disorder
2. Undifferentiated somatofrom disorder
3. Conversion disorder
4. Hypochondria
5. Pain disorder
6. Body dysmorphic disorder

Question 1

Factors involved in the Etiology of Somatoform Disorders

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1. Neurobiological
2. Psychological
3. Familial

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Somatization disorder

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clients present with exaggerated, inconsistent, yet complicated medical histories

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Undifferentiated somatofrom disorder

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involves persistent, unexplained physical symptoms that last for at least 6 months.

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Conversion disorder

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the primary feature is loss of voluntary motor or sensory functioning

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Hypcondria

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Clients fear they have a serious disease despite no significant pathology for thinking so.

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Pain disorder

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the classic symptom is inexplicable presence of physical pain as a major focus in life.

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Body dysmorphic disorder

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Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance.

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Assessment of clients with Somatoform Disorders

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1. Assess lifestyle, emotional status, and relationships

2. Psychological distress and interpersonal problems often are common.

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Factitious Disorder

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1. Clients deliberately make up or inflict symptoms

2. An example is Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy

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Malingering

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Clients consciously create or exaggerate false symptoms to avoid work or other responsibilities.

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Recommended treatment for somatoform disorders

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1. Individual and group psychotherapy
2. Psychopharmacological agents
   - SSRIs
3. Biofeedback
4. Meditation
5. Relaxation

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General Adaption Syndrome (GAS)

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Mental, physical, and emotional resources suffer heavily. The body experiences “adrenal exhaustion”. The blood sugar levels decrease as the adrenals become depleted, leading to decreased stress tolerance, progressive mental and physical exhaustion, illness and collapse.

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Types of Dissociative Disorders

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1. Depersonalization disorder
2. Dissociative amnesia
3. Dissociative fugue
4. Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Depersonalization Disorder

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recurring or persistent feeling that one is detached from one’s own thinking

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Dissociative amnesia

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loss of memory that is not organic, extensive inability to recall events or facts

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Dissociative fugue

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sudden travel away from home coupled with an inability to remember the past

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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clients require two or more identities or personality states who control their behavior.

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Dissociative Disorders Continuum

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1. Mild= Dissociative state (Day dreaming)
2. Moderate= Depersonalization, Dissociative amnesia
3. Severe= Dissociative fugue, DID

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Co-morbidities of Dissociative Disorders

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1. Addictive behaviors
2. Eating disorders
3. Depression
4. Anxiety

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Interventions for clients with Dissociative Disorders

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1. Talking
2. Hypnosis
3. Cognitive-behavioral interventions
4. Group therapy
5. Psychopharmacology
6. Art therapy