One of Freud's patients suddenly became unable to use her arm; apparently, it had become numb and completely paralyzed. The patient suffered from:

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Conversion disorder is characterized by the presence of symptoms or deficits that affect voluntary motor or sensory functions, suggesting a neurological or other general medical condition, but that are inconsistent with medical conditions, known pathophysiological mechanisms, or other mental disorders. In this case, the sudden inability to use an arm, with numbness and paralysis, without an underlying medical cause, fits the criteria for conversion disorder.

One of Freud's Patients Suddenly Became Unable to Use Her