Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (대한한방신경정신과학회)
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A Case Report of Conversion Disorder Treated with Psychotherapy of Korean Medicine and M&L Psychotherapy

한의학적 정신치료와 M&L 심리치료를 통한 전환장애 환자 치험 1례

  • Lee, Hee-Jung (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Min, Baek-Ki (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, National Medical Center) ;
  • Jin, Joon-Soo (Department of Korean Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
  • Seo, JooHee (Department of Korean Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center)
  • 이희정 (경희대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 민백기 (국립중앙의료원 한방진료부 침구과) ;
  • 진준수 (국립중앙의료원 한방진료부 한방내과) ;
  • 서주희 (국립중앙의료원 한방진료부 한방신경정신과)
  • Received : 2018.08.25
  • Accepted : 2018.09.18
  • Published : 2018.09.30
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Abstract

Objectives: Conversion disorder is combination of clinical symptoms and can be promoted until diagnosis is confirmed. In this case, we used Korean medical psychotherapy, M&L therapy, and Korean traditional medicine for treating a conversion disorder patient. Methods: The patient was diagnosed with conversion disorder, and main complaints were lower limb dysesthesia, and anxiety. We used BAI, BDI, HRV, CSEI-S, MMPI, Drawing room of mind for assessment. We treated the patient with Korean medical psychotherapy with M&L therapy, and Korean traditional medicine including acupuncture, moxa and herbal medicine. Results: After treatment, clinical symptoms improved to 40% compared with first visit and the BAI, BDI, HRV, CSEI-S scores decreased, especially scores for anxiety and depression. Conclusions: Korean medical psychotherapy and M&L psychotherapy can be effective for treating conversion disorder.

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