We have already spoken about the stress that one undergoes when dealing with a conversion disorder. I once knew someone who was a trained dancer, but every time she had to perform at a show, she would develop a severe pain in the leg a day or two before. This was probably because of her fear of performing in front of large crowds. As strange as it was then, it was understood much later that this was a conversion disorder. So while the physical symptoms can be related to the reason of stress, some other common symptoms of this condition (after exposure to a trigger) include the inability to speak, numbness and the inability to feel pain, paralysis (in some cases), and in very serious cases, seizures. To protect oneself from these symptoms again and again, here are some methods that should be followed.

Identifying Triggers and Avoiding Them
When that girl sought to be a professional dancer but feared the reaction of the crowd, not much could be done to avoid the trigger of pain. This was something she would have to deal with regularly, and to get over it, she would have to avoid performing amid an audience for a while as she sought professional help. On the other hand, if there are simpler things that can be avoided, they should be avoided. For instance, if someone starts to feel uncomfortable in large crowds, such areas should be avoided, at least for a while before the treatment can begin. Once other treatment methods are adopted, the person can be exposed to the trigger slowly and steadily.

Professional Help
Getting professional help is the next step to coping with a conversion disorder. Counseling and psychotherapy sessions are extremely helpful in identifying the root cause of the problem and then providing help dealing with these stressors. These sessions are particularly helpful in preventing a relapse into the condition. Psychotherapy helps explain to a patient that the problem isn’t as big as it seems, in terms of the trigger as well as the effect that it produces.

Avoiding Unnecessary Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are not only triggered by our deepest fears. Not being able to reach a particular place on time, the inability to cope up with relationships, and other such problems are also stressful. If an effort is made to avoid at least these stressors, the trouble with conversion disorder can be reduced to a certain extent. Any situation that will worsen an existing condition can wreak havoc on the mind and body.