Posted by fires on July 18, 2004, at 21:12:58
In reply to Somatization -psychic defense against feelings, posted by shadows721 on July 18, 2004, at 20:02:53
I realize that is your opinion. I don't share it.
I believe Somatoform Disorder is often used by Docs who can't find what is really wrong with a patient. It's a wastebasket for disorders of unknown cause.
The history of medicine helps confirm my belief:
Autism was believed to be due to "cold mothering."
Schizophrenia and other biopsych. disorders were due to "demonic possession."
TB was due to "an overactive creative spirit."
Parkinson's Disease was the result of "conflict between an aggressive drive to action and an equally strong internal pressure to inhibition."
The NEJM not too many years ago included an editorial which stated: "It is time to acknowledge that our belief in disease as a direct reflection of mental state is largely folklore."
Need more examples?: Fibromyalgia, MS, Ulcers, Alzheimer's, stuttering, bed wetting, etc...
You seem intent on making everything due to "feelings". Correct?
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