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By Mayo Clinic staffConversion disorder is triggered by a reaction to some kind of stress. Stress-relieving activities such as meditation and yoga may help reduce reactions to the events that prompt symptoms of conversion disorder.
If you have other mental health conditions, make sure you're getting the right treatment. Treatment may include counseling and medications.
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