HISTERIA
Type: Disease
What is hysteria?
Hysteria, also called somatization disorder, is that pathology in which the person has a chronic preoccupation with physical symptoms that have no identifiable origin. As a result, he visits all kinds of medical specialists to find a cure for his physical ailment that cannot be detected. Often these are psychological concerns that the patient externalizes in the form of physical ailments. It is more common in women than in men.
This pathology includes somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders and conversion disorders.
What symptoms does it present?
The symptoms of hysteria are both physical and psychological. Motor, sensory and sensory disorders stand out. Within the motor disorders, seizures and/or paralysis may occur.
Heaviness in the extremities, painful crying, weakness and emotional instability are some of the main symptoms of hysteria.
The pain and other symptoms felt by the patient with this type of disorder are real and involve many parts of the body, especially the digestive system, the nervous system and the reproductive system.
Causes of hysteria or why it occurs
Stress is one of the main causes of hysteria. Among the most common are also sexual repression and perverse thinking habits. There are emotional situations that can trigger hysteria, such as fear, worry, depression, trauma, masturbation or prolonged illness.
Can it be prevented?
Specialists say that hysteria can be prevented by self-control and keeping the mind occupied. It is recommended to avoid alcohol, black tea, coffee, tobacco, white sugar and white flour in excess, as well as products made with these ingredients.
What does the treatment consist of?
The objective of the treatment is that the patient learns to control his symptoms so that they do not interfere in his quality of life. The support of a mental health professional is fundamental to advance in the treatment of this type of disorders. Psychotherapy techniques are the best way to manage the patient’s pain.