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By Mayo Clinic staffEpisodes of conversion disorder are nearly always triggered by a stressful event, an emotional conflict or another mental health disorder, such as depression.
The exact cause of conversion disorder is unknown, although researchers think the part of the brain that controls your muscles and senses may be involved. It may be the brain's way of coping with something that seems like a threat.
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