Psychosomatic Disorders
Psychosomatic disorders
Clinical Overview
Psychosomatic disorders are psychophysiological conditions that elicit actual physical signs occurring caused by emotions and the mind. It is compounded by emotional stress and presents as physical pain and other symptoms in the body.
Accompanying Medical Conditions
In various situations psychosomatic problems are either derived or accompanied by other medical conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cancer, stress, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, respiratory problems or gastrointestinal issues.
Therapeutic Interventions
Various therapeutic methods related to behavior modification, trauma focused, expressive arts and exposure therapy can be used effectively to understand and target the root cause of the pains.
Home Practice
Mindfulness activities such as journaling, meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques, physical exercises and following a healthy lifestyle can be practiced at home to promote overall wellbeing.
Clinical Case Study Example
For example - the occurrence of cancer in people is responsible for several causative factors. Studies have shown that psychological stress and prolonged depressive symptoms can affect the capacity of a tumor to develop and spread, thereby worsening the cancer state.