Dissociative disorders. Dissociative symptoms are co mmon in individuals with con-
version disorder. If both conversion disorder and a dissociati ve disorder are present, both
diagnoses should be made. 
Body dysmorphic disorder. Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder are exces-
sively concerned about a perceived defect in th eir physical features bu t do not complain of
symptoms of sensory or motor functi oning in the affected body part. 
Depressive disorders. In depressive disorders, individuals may report general heavi-
ness of their limbs, whereas the weakness of co nversion disorder is more focal and prom-
inent. Depressive disorders ar e also differentiated by the presence of core depressive
symptoms. 
Panic disorder. Episodic neurological symptoms (e.g., tremors and paresthesias) can
occur in both conversion disorder and panic attacks. In panic attacks, the neurological
symptoms are typically transient and acutely episodic with characteristic cardiorespira-
tory symptoms. Loss of awareness with amne sia for the attack and violent limb move-
ments occur in non-epileptic atta cks, but not in panic attacks. 
Comorbidity
Anxiety disorders, especially  panic disorder, and depressive disorders commonly co-occur
with conversion disorder. Somatic symptom diso rder may co-occur as well. Psychosis, sub-
stance use disorder, and alcohol misuse ar e uncommon. Personalit y disorders are more
common in individuals with conversion disorder than in the general population. Neuro-
logical or other medical cond itions commonly coexist with conversion disorder as well.