The Role of Psychological Process in a Somatic Disorder: Multiple Sclerosis: 1. The Emotional Setting of Illness Onset and Exacerbation
The Role of Psychological Process in a Somatic Disorder: Multiple Sclerosis: 1. The Emotional Setting of Illness Onset and Exacerbation
复制标题
心理过程在躯体疾病中的作用：多发性硬化症：1. 疾病发作和恶化的情绪环境
作者：
S. Meyerowitz;G. L. Engel;V. Mei
&NA; In 32 patients from the United States and Israel with multiple sclerosis the role of psychological processes was examined in relationship to the transitional period between health and the onset of disease. In 28 of these patients the emergence of symptoms ultimately diagnosed as those of the demyelinating disorder occurred in conjunction with a psychologically stressful situation. The corresponding intra‐psychic state was characterized by difficulty in coping and feelings of helplessness. In spite of cultural differences among the patients there was an impressive similarity in these psychological processes. Illustrative case material is presented.
