Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.3 Issue.1

CASE REPORT / OLGU SUNUMU

Traces of Trauma with Genosociogram in a Group of Patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder

Bedensel Belirti Bozukluğu Olan Bir Grup Hastada Genososyogram İle Travmanın İzleri

Şahabettin Çetin1, Gülfizar Sözeri Varma2, Osman Özdel2

Abstract:

The effects of traumatic life events and losses can be passed down from generation to generation through intergenerational and/or transgenerational transmission. The genosociogram is a family tree study enriched with important life events and connections. With the Genosoyogram study, it is possible to trace unresolved and incomplete traumas and ensure their completion. It is known that traumas have an important role in the etiopathogenesis of somatic symptom disorder. In this case report, it is aimed to present the results of the genosociogram study of 22 patients with somatic symptom disorder. Most of the patients had traumatic lives during childhood. It was determined that approximately one third of the patients had similar somatic symptom history, and 2 patients had anniversary reactions. It can be said that in patients with somatic symptom disorder, the genosoyogram study enables a detailed examination of the trauma and its effects, and to recognize the burdens transferred from past generations. It is also possible to see and remember positive elements such as strength, hope and commitment to life transferred from our ancestors. Studies using comprehensive and standardized measurement tools are needed on this subject.

Key Words: Somatic Symptom Disorder, Genosociogram, Trauma

 

1 Dr., Denizli State Hospital, Denizli-Turkey, Orcid İd: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0001-8307-095X

2 Prof. Dr., Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Denizli-Turkey, Orcid İd: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0003-4808-3274

2 Prof. Dr., Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Denizli-Turkey, Orcid İd: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-6153-6744

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Denizli-Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 14.01.2021, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 08.02.2021, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 12.02.2021, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 01.03.2021

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Çetin, Ş., Sözeri Varma, G., Özdel, O. (2021). Traces of Trauma with Genosociogram in a Group of Patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder, Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 3(1): 63-69

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