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severson

USA
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Posted - 03/05/2009 :  19:56:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
just curious what differentiates tms from somatoform disorder. I am a bit confused, the two seem to be intimately connected to one another in regard to causes, symptoms, personality traits and prognosis. Any clarification would help me tremendously. Are these two distinct clinical entities and I am just missing something? Thanks for any insight

marsha

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Posted - 03/05/2009 :  20:52:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Dr. Sarno writes about somatoform disorders in THE DIVIDED MIND page 38 and 39.. Psychiatry and Pyschosomatic Medicine..
Edited by - marsha on 03/05/2009 21:26:39
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HellNY

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Posted - 03/05/2009 :  21:27:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote

I have not seen any convincing evidence that suggests they are really separate things.
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scottjmurray

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Posted - 03/05/2009 :  23:20:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Actually, I'm pretty confused as to what the actual definition of somatoform is too. Someone want to explain?


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Hillbilly

USA
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Posted - 03/06/2009 :  05:55:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Are these two distinct clinical entities and I am just missing something?


Depends on whom you ask. Sarno says yes, most say no.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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severson

USA
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Posted - 03/06/2009 :  09:31:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
There seems to be a fair amount of research papers regarding somatoform disorders, however I am finding it difficult to locate treatment modalities and doctors who specialize in this field of psychology. Furthermore many medical professionals seem to consider this to be a diagnosis of exclusion. My understanding of the prognosis is rather grim but the condition does seem to wax and wane. All comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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