Somatization Disorder

Posted on December 21, 2021December 7, 2021 by Simon

“Somatization Disorder, formerly hypochondria, is to worry about a disease you don’t have and is itself a disease.” Theodore Dalrymple, Mass Lysteria 1988 Subtitle “The Meaning of Heal... Read More

Scary Things

Posted on October 5, 2021October 3, 2021 by Simon

“There is nothing more entertaining than a good scare.” Theodore Dalrymple, Mass Lysteria 1988 Subtitle “The Meaning of Health Scares If you doubt the veracity of this think of the popularit... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Anosognosia

Posted on June 3, 2021May 28, 2021 by Simon

Anosognosia Noun: A medical condition in which a person with a disability is unable to understand that they have the condition. It is often seen as simple denial but is now considered to be a physical... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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Somatization Disorder

Scary Things

Words Seldom Seen: Anosognosia