Thank you for your question and welcome to EmpowHer!
Conversion Disorder has no real cure for it BUT it is very treatable and many times patients begin to recover spontaneously. Once the physical symptoms can be ruled out, everything else starts falling into place. If what you are afraid of is people not understanding CD, you don't have to share that you have CD with them until you have developed a true and meaningful relationship. At that point, bringing it up and teaching them what it is and how it's treated can help them better understand and not be scared away. Keep in mind that people fear that which they do not understand so talking about it until after they have gotten to know you can help ease them and you as well.
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Dear Anon,
Thank you for your question and welcome to EmpowHer!
Conversion Disorder has no real cure for it BUT it is very treatable and many times patients begin to recover spontaneously. Once the physical symptoms can be ruled out, everything else starts falling into place. If what you are afraid of is people not understanding CD, you don't have to share that you have CD with them until you have developed a true and meaningful relationship. At that point, bringing it up and teaching them what it is and how it's treated can help them better understand and not be scared away. Keep in mind that people fear that which they do not understand so talking about it until after they have gotten to know you can help ease them and you as well.
Best Wishes!
March 12, 2011 - 7:13amThis Comment
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