Somatization

Anxiety is a mental health condition, so it may seem logical to assume it primarily involves mental or emotional symptoms, not physical ones. But anxiety often also involves somatic symptoms, ... Read More

There is strong evidence that people with psychological trauma often experience unexplained physical discomfort or pain. Unfortunately, this can lead the individual to pursue unnecessary ... Read More

Migraine headaches are one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Depending on the study, chronic migraines affect around 1 in 10 people, with twice as many sufferers being female. Migraine ... Read More

Complex physical symptoms and syndromes like irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and fibromyalgia are all too common among folks struggling with emotional difficulties, and mounting evidence ... Read More

When I educate medical health professionals about the complex links between emotional functioning and physical health, many express a fear that their patients will respond to a referral ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’ve been looking everywhere for an answer to this question, but nothing medical seems to make any sense to my life, so I figured I’d reach out here. Basically, ... Read More

Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways in the human body. It can make us tense in our large, voluntary muscles, activate the involuntary muscles of our internal organs, and even cause ... Read More

Psychosis complications such as schizophrenia and bipolar have been shown to lead to higher rates of physical illness, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular ... Read More

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is one of the most common forms of disordered eating. People with AN often experience psychosomatic symptoms that can range from mild to extreme. Understanding how ... Read More

Older individuals face challenges that the majority of younger people do not. Medical and physical problems often occur in later life. Adjusting to major life changes, including loss of ... Read More