What is it about?
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) may be understood as a communication disorder in which overwhelming distress is expressed bodily in a pathological way instead of an adaptive and verbal manner. Narrative Medicine (NM) can help patients communicate more effectively concerning their traumas and overwhelming experiences.
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Why is it important?
NM is a communication therapy that engages the patient's life story and overwhelming experiences through interactive conversations and writing exercises. Patients may identify sources of strength, new insights, and hope for the future.
Perspectives
Patients with PNES can discover new perspectives and insights through NM sessions and exercises, leading to improved resilience and quality of life. This is the first paper to focus on NM applications for patients with PNES.
Dr Robert B Slocum
University of Kentucky
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This page is a summary of: Breaking the Spell: Narrative Medicine Applications for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), Seizure, February 2021, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2021.01.017.
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