Symptoms often mimic neurological issues but without an identifiable organic cause:
- Sudden paralysis or weakness
- Non-epileptic seizures (dissociative seizures)
- Abnormal movements (tremors, gait disturbance)
- Loss of speech (aphonia)
- Blindness or double vision
- Numbness or sensory loss
- Fainting spells
Symptoms may be acute and often arise after emotional or psychological stress.
🧠 Causes & Risk Factors:
- Psychological stress or trauma
- History of abuse (emotional, physical, sexual)
- Underlying anxiety or depression
- Family history of conversion symptoms
- Personality traits (histrionic, dependent)