Suzanne O'Sullivan Pořadí knih

This book offers a thoughtful examination of the medical diagnosis culture, highlighting its potential to cause harm to patients instead of providing relief. Through the lens of a neurologist's insights, it delves into the complexities of diagnosis, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate approach to healthcare. The author draws on their experience and expertise to challenge conventional practices, making a compelling case for rethinking how we understand and treat medical conditions.

Czy jeśli uwierzymy w tajemniczą chorobę, to możemy na nią zapaść? Jak wielką władzę nad ciałem może sprawować umysł? Neurolożka Suzanne O'Sullivan bada zjawiska, które wymykają się klasyfikacjom współczesnej medycyny. W Szwecji setki dzieci zapadły w stan przypominający sen, a w Le Roy, w Nowym Jorku, drgawki u nastoletnich dziewcząt rozprzestrzeniły się jak zaraza. Na Kubie, po usłyszeniu dziwnych dźwięków, pracownicy amerykańskiej ambasady doświadczali bólu głowy i utraty pamięci. To tylko niektóre przypadki chorób, których nie można wyjaśnić naukowo. O'Sullivan opisuje, jak trauma wpływa na umysł, ingeruje w ciało i prowadzi do trudnych do zidentyfikowania schorzeń. Książka zabiera czytelników w podróż po relacjach między ciałem a umysłem, ukazując, że ten obszar wciąż skrywa wiele tajemnic. O'Sullivan, światowej sławy brytyjska neurolożka, ma bogate doświadczenie w pracy z pacjentami psychosomatycznymi. Jest autorką bestsellerowej książki "Wszystko jest w twojej głowie".

In Sweden, refugee children fall asleep for months and years at a time. In upstate New York, high-school students develop contagious seizures. In the US embassy in Cuba, employees complain of headaches and memory loss after hearing strange noises in the night. Inspired by a poignant encounter with the sleeping refugee children of Sweden, Wellcome Prize-winning neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan travels the world to hear remarkable stories about other 'mystery' illnesses. From a derelict post-Soviet mining town in Kazakhstan, to the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua via an oil town in Texas, to the hear of the Maria Mountains in Colombia, she meets a fascinating array of people, all the while attempting to unravel the complex question: who gets to define what is and what isn't an illness?

Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan, a consultant in neurology and clinical neurophysiology, specializes in complex epilepsy and psychogenic disorders. Her expertise is reflected in her acclaimed book on psychosomatic illness, which explores the intricate connections between mind and body. Recognized for her contributions to the field, she has received prestigious awards, including the Wellcome Book Prize and the Royal Society of Biology Book Prize. Her work aims to shed light on the complexities of psychosomatic conditions and their impact on health.

Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan, a consultant neurologist with extensive experience in complex epilepsy and psychogenic disorders, explores the realm of psychosomatic illness in her award-winning book, It's All in Your Head. Drawing on her expertise from prestigious institutions, she delves into the intricate connections between mind and body, shedding light on how psychological factors can manifest as physical ailments. Her insights aim to enhance understanding and treatment of these often-misunderstood conditions, making significant contributions to both neurology and public awareness.

A neurologist explores the very real world of psychosomatic illness. Pauline first became ill when she was fifteen. What seemed to be a urinary infection became joint pain, then life-threatening appendicitis. After a routine operation Pauline lost all the strength in her legs. Shortly afterwards, convulsions started. But Pauline’s tests are normal: her symptoms seem to have no physical cause whatsoever. This may be an extreme case, but Pauline is not alone. As many as a third of people visiting their GP have symptoms that are medically unexplained. In most, an emotional root is suspected which is often the last thing a patient wants to hear and a doctor to say. We accept our hearts can flutter with excitement and our brows can sweat with nerves, but on this journey into the very real world of psychosomatic illness, Suzanne O'Sullivan finds the secrets we are all capable of keeping from ourselves. ‘A fascinating glimpse into the human condition... a forceful call for society to be more open about such suffering’ Daily Mail ‘Honest, fascinating and necessary’ The Times

Primářka neurologie dr. Suzanne O’Sullivanová nás ve své knize Je to všechno ve tvé hlavě provede ošidným světem psychosomatických nemocí. Seznámíme se s pacienty jako Pauline, která byla v dospělosti neustále nemocná, nebo s právničkou Camillou, jejíž život byl po všech stránkách dokonalý – až na nevysvětlitelné záchvaty, s Yvonne, kterou v práci oslepil čisticí sprej, nebo se slibnou tanečnicí Rachel, která náhle uvízla v očistci myalgické encefalomyelitidy. Suzanne O’Sullivanová nás vybízí, abychom se na své potíže podívali podrobněji, snažili se přijít na kloub tajemstvím, která umíme dokonale skrývat sami před sebou, a abychom se pokusili pochopit, odkud pramení naše odvěká neochota vzít na vědomí velmi úzký a pozoruhodný vztah mezi naší myslí a fyzickým tělem.