Echo Syndrome
Abbreviation: ES
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Definition:
Echo Syndrome is a medically unrecognized disorder characterized by subconciously mimicking the symptoms of other disorders.
The diagnostic critera for Echo Syndrome include:
A. The individual displays a persistent pattern of experiencing symptoms that mimic the symptoms of other disorders.
B. The individual is not consciously aware of mimicking these symptoms.
C. The individual’s symptoms cannot be better explained by another medical or psychiatric condition.
D. The individual’s symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.
E. The individual’s symptoms are not due to intentional deception or malingering.
F. The individual’s symptoms are not better explained by a culturally sanctioned behavior or experience.
G. The individual’s symptoms are not better accounted for by substance use or medication side effects.
H. The individual’s symptoms must be present for a minimum duration of 6 months.
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Note:
• Please know I did not coin this term! (I copy and pasted it directly from the original, no changes have been made beside the formatting)
• Original Post: (link here)
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flag created by: me, @mudzar
term created by: @dr3amy-diss0-ho4rd
(term coined: 04/08/2023) → (flag made: 04/11/2023)
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