Guest guest Posted November 24, 2002 Report Share Posted November 24, 2002 Dear Marilette, I am doing the standard Psychoterapy treatment for such cases. Is there anything further you recommend. Warm regards and Best Wishes. Prakash PRAKASH BALAGOPAL E-MAIl I.D.:prana4bala Tel:00971-4-3451242 Fax:00971-4-3452764Mobile:00971-50-6566547 Residence: 00 -971- 6-5316576 >Guldeep Singh - AOM > " 'prana4bala' " >KULMEET ANAND >Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:30:32 +0400 > >Dear Mr Prakash, > >Further to our telcon of date, Kulmeet has been diagnosed to be suffering >from a mixture of schitzophrenia and Body dismorphic disorder. > >Body dismorphic disorder is a rare condition whereby the patient believs >that he has a physical deformity which in actuality does not exist. Some >feel their noses are big etc. Kulmeets belief is that he has ugly scars on >his face for which reason the world laughs at him and women find him >unacceptable. This i am advised are caused due to malfunctioning of >neurtransimtters of the brain. I am attaching a copy of his medical >history. > >He has been under drugs for more than 10 years. This disease started after >he was more than 19. For this reason he shuns public places, cannot face >people and is more comfortable on his own. > >I will hand over to you a copy of his medical history if that helps > >Appreciate your efforts on the matter > >Regards >Guldeep Singh ===================================== Dear Prakash, Namaste. Thank you for your email. Medical Background: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), defines body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) as a preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance (eg, a large nose). The patient may have an exaggerated sense of the severity of the perceived physical flaw. This excessive preoccupation results in notable emotional distress and impairment in function in school, work, home, or other important life functions. Patients with BDD seek ways, such as cosmetic surgery, to " correct " their perceived malformation. Patients with symptoms focused on the preoccupation with body weight and shape or perceived inappropriateness of sexual characteristics are not defined as BDD and frequently meet criteria for disorders such as anorexia nervosa or gender identity disorder. The physical cause of BDD still is unknown at this time though a number of theories have been suggested. Sociologically speaking, BDD has been explained as an excessive interpretation of society's ideals of physical beauty, and an overvaluing of available cosmetic procedures to correct such " flaws. " Patients with BDD often are insecure, sensitive, obsessional, schizoid, anxious, narcissistic, introverted, and have hypochondriac traits. Because BDD has a strong association with hypochondriasis and other conditions that involve obsessional thoughts, using a neurobiologic approach, BDD is believed to respond preferentially to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). There is some evidence that BDD and other obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs) may be aggravated by m-chlorophenylpiperazine, a partial serotonin agonist. Available medical evidence suggests that medication and cognitive-behavior therapies can complement each other well. In addition to these treatments, family education and counseling, to help family members understand what is going on and how to help the sufferer, and group therapy or support for those with BDD may be of benefit. It is strongly recommended that these must be done simultaneously with the pranic psychotherapy treatment to facilitate the proper healing process. Pranic Psychotherapy: 1. Continue the standard pranic psychotherapy treatment with greater emphasis on thorough cleansing. 2. Increase frequency of treatment twice daily for the first 10-15 days then decrease to once oer day for th enext 2 weeks, then to 3 times per week thereafter until needed. 3. Patient's family may do proper practice of the Planetary Meditation for Peace ( also known as Meditation on Twin Hearts ) daily to include his healing in their blessings. This will influence the general family energy, generate inner strength, and promote the feeling of general well being, harmony, peace and love among the family members. 4. When the patient's improvement has reached 75%, and when the patient is capable, regular proper practice of the Meditation will activate the higher centres, clean and seal the the chakras and the aura properly, raise the level of consciousness, and prevent relapse. 5. Regular salt water bath, service and tithing. Love, Marilette ===== Pranic Healing is not intended to replace orthodox medicine, but rather to complement it. If symptoms persist or the ailment is severe, please consult immediately a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer . ~ Master Choa Kok Sui Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only to that which is known to us in nature. ~ St. Augustine Mail Plus – Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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