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Overview of Hysteria; Introduction, Review, Causes, Signs And Symptoms, Complications And Management
Abstract
Hysteria is a condition in which people assume to be ill. These people need care and counselling. The problem is not merely with mental aspect of person but also with psychological and social domains too. In one form it can be a simple way to evade danger; thus may be sometimes best defence mechanism.
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