Dissociative Motor Disorders
Dissociative motor disorders are movement disorders that do not have at their core objective the recorded injuries to the nervous system. It can take the following forms: pseudoparalysis, pseudoparesis, different or varying in degree of disturbance of coordination, inability to stand unassisted (astasia-abasia). The most common version of the dissociative disorders is the loss of motor ability to move a limb or part thereof, or to the movement of the limbs. Paralysis can be complete or partial, when the movement is weak or slow. It may show various forms and degrees of incoordination (ataxia), especially in the legs, resulting in ornate walking or inability to stand without assistance.
WHAT CAUSES DISSOCIATIVE MOTOR DISORDERS
The main cause of the disorder – psychological stress may influence the avoidance of conflict, fleeing to the disease.
SYMPTOMS OF DISSOCIATIVE MOVEMENT DISORDERSFull or partial paralysis of the limbs (mono-, by-and para-paresis and plegia), ataxia, astasia-abasia, apraxia, akinesia, aphonia, dysarthria, blepharospasm. There may be a tremor exaggerated by one or more limbs or whole body. Assessment of mental condition of the patient suggests that the decline in productivity resulting from the loss of function, helps him avoid unpleasant conflict, or indirectly, to express their dependency or resentment. A significant factor is behavior aimed at attracting attention.
A rose by any other name....
It continues to show the power of the mind...dissociation can be a strong force with which to contend. ((((ted))) and ((((all others))))