Neuman Y. Psychosomatic symptoms as biomarkers: transcending the psyche-soma dichotomy.
Bull Menninger Clin 2010;
74:63-77. [PMID:
20235624 DOI:
10.1521/bumc.2010.74.1.63]
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Abstract
Following the advancement in understanding dynamical systems, the author presents a novel metaphor of psychosomatic symptoms as low-dimensional biomarkers. This metaphor, which transcends the old binary of psyche-soma, resonates with classical psychoanalytic concepts and with Matte-Blanco's idea of repetition as indicative of dimensionality reduction. The relevance of this metaphor for explanation, diagnosis, and treatment is illustrated through a case study of a male patient suffering from hyperprolactinemia.
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