Dialogue with the Body. Psychosomatics from a Psychiatrist's Perspective. How Our Thoughts and Emotions Become Symptoms

Mikhail Tetyushkin — psychiatrist-narcologist, psychotherapist, creator of the project mednauka.net, — one of the first Russian resources dedicated to the problems of psychiatry and narcology. The author discusses the features of psychosomatic disorders, their causes and symptoms, as well as the therapies and prevention methods available today. At the same time, Dr. Tetyushkin divides all disorders into two groups — psychosomatic and somatopsychic — and examines them separately. How do depression, asthenic and anxiety syndromes, Alzheimer's disease, OCD, and other psycho-emotional disorders affect the body? What impact do pain syndromes, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and other conditions with a physical basis have on the psyche? Why are nootropics, antidepressants, and other medications prescribed for psychosomatics? What is the purpose of psych hygiene? In addition to the scientific theoretical framework that will help you understand these issues, the author has included practical tools in the book. Among them are check-up scales, exercises for preventing psychosomatics, recommendations for selecting a specialist, and other useful information. Attention! The information contained in the book cannot serve as a substitute for a doctor's consultation. Before undertaking any recommended actions, it is necessary to consult with a specialist.