(PDF) La belle indifference in conversion symptoms and hysteria

Functional neurological disorder, formerly conversion disorder, happens when your brain misfires. It causes physical symptoms like pain, movement or sensing issues.. La belle indifférence is defined in the DSM-IV description of conversion disorder (previously referred to as hysteria) as 'a relative lack of concern about the nature or implications of the symptoms' (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Although not one of the diagnostic criteria for this condition, it is the first feature mentioned in the list of 'associated descriptive features.

la belle indifference (uncountable) (psychiatry) A paradoxical lack of emotional distress or concern despite the presence of an illness or serious physical symptoms.. "La Belle Indifference" refers to a psychological defense mechanism where individuals show a lack of concern or emotional response to their physical symptoms or medical conditions.