What is conversion?

Conversion was once known as “Hysteria”. It is a condition when one loses awareness which is not due to any recognizable medical cause. It is associated with psychological factors.

What causes conversion?

Conversion can be cause by:

• Stress
• Difficulty in expressing feeling
• Limited coping skills
• Attention seeking personality

Ciri-ciri ‘konvensi’ adalah:

• Unexplained loss of bodily functions
  • Example: Weakness of limbs, blindness deafness
• Lack of concern about the functional loss
• Attention seeking behavior
  • Example: Loss of function worsens in the presence of others

How can you help a person with conversion?

Seek professional help.

What happens if help is not given?

Untreated convension can lead to:

• Lack of confidence
• Low Self-esteem
• Few close friends
• Difficulty adjusting to new environment
• Difficulty coping with problems in life

Where can you get help?

Go to the hospital to seek treatment.