Abstract
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is described as a burning sensation of the oral mucosa, tongue, palate, lips and pharynx. The case material presented in this paper illustrates a strong psychogenic element in the aetiology of BMS. Conclusions are drawn on the basis that the patient's material suggests that the recovery of memories played a part in the resolution of her symptoms. The importance this has for psychotherapists is that it allows a reappraisal of the value of using psychoanalytic constructs as a means of understanding the mental representation, symbolisation and psychopathology of conditions of a psychogenic nature.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 220-225 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | British Journal of Psychotherapy |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1993 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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