Behcet's disease and psychosomatic patterns of thinking

Journal/Book: Psychother Psychosom. 1996; 65: Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009 Basel, Switzerland. Karger. 112-114.

Abstract: Background: A single case of Behcet's disease was studied throughout several consultations during a period of 15 years. Methods: The evolution of the disease was related to important events in the subject's life, cognitive patterns, psychopathological features and, particularly, his relationships to women and to his family. Results: Some interesting complex correlations between illness course and psychosocial events and states were highlighted. Conclusions: Future prospective studies could better elucidate this multiple feedback.

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Keyword(s): Behcet's disease; life-events; alexithymia; bipolar disorder; DEPRESSION; STRESS

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Behcet's disease and psychosomatic patterns of thinking - A single case study