Bessel Van Der Kolk and the Misdiagnosis of Complex Physical Conditions as 'All in the Head'
Some best-selling books express great confidence in theories of the brain that are still in their unproven infancy. Some are simply disproven nonsense.
Beyond the hyperbole common when neuroscience crosses over into self-help is the popularization of theories that have already been disproved. “The Body Keeps the Score” takes the prize in this realm.”
A mashup of CoyneoftheRealm and Joan McParland MBE. CoyneoftheRealm has sole responsibility for any inaccuracies or exaggeration.
By telling patients that the physical symptoms they are experiencing are conversions of their psychological ills, clinicians are releasing themselves of their obligation to treat conditions with complicated etiologies. Instead, they pass the buck back on to the sufferer.
People with long COVID face an uphill battle convincing skeptics their malady is real – but discrediting uncommon conditions is hardly a new phenomenon.
From Joan McParland
So herein lies the problem of getting an accurate diagnosis of #ME in Northern Ireland and the most compelling case I’ve ever witnessed as to why we need an #ME consultant.
These quotes are taken from a pain consultant who lect…