Patient's question:
Is conversion disorder a mental illness? Is conversion disorder a legal insanity?Doctor's answer:
Combined (Switched) Disorders are a type of mental illness characterized by dissociative and switching symptoms, caused by significant life events, internal conflicts, emotional excitement, speculation, or self-suggestion, acting on susceptible individuals. Early and comprehensive treatment is crucial to prevent symptom relapse and the chronicization of the disease. Combining psychotherapy and verbal speculation often yields good results.