You may be wondering if my description of what functional symptoms are is how other doctors understand them. And, if so, why haven't you been told before? So, I have been showing my book to leaders in the field of functional conditions around the world and have been getting a positive response, which is important to share with you.
My colleagues have said that, yes, the way I have explained functional symptoms is consistent with their research. And yes, there is a LOT of research that I read before writing.
For example, Professor Peter Henningsen, from the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital in Munich said my book “is very easy to read. I think that you have succeeded in a difficult task: bringing across to “lay people” the rather complex story of functional symptoms and disorders in a very engaging und understandable way. If this book is not a success I don’t know what can be in this field. “
Professor Henningsen is a leading figure in Germany and has be studying functional conditions for decades and so his positive comments mean a lot to me. I’m very grateful for the support he has shown over the years.