Unravelling the influence of affective stimulation on functional neurological symptoms: a pilot experiment examining potential mechanisms

Conclusions
Emotionally significant events may exert an influence on FNS which is related to autonomic activation rather than altered subjective affect or perceived arousal. This influence may be modulated by cognitive detachment. Further work is needed to determine the relevance and neural bases of these processes in specific FND phenotypes.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pick, S., Millman, L. M., Ward, E., Short, E., Stanton, B., Reinders, A. S., Winston, J. S., Nicholson, T. R., Edwards, M. J., Goldstein, L. H., David, A. S., Chalder, T., Hotopf, M., Mehta, M. A. Tags: Open access Neuropsychiatry Source Type: research