Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue.
Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue. The physical symptoms are not only uncomfortable but can be frustrating, without any medical respite.
Behavioral specialists for somatization help clients identify when mental health symptoms appear as physical manifestations. They encourage clients to explore how their bodies feel through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. In therapy for somatization, clients openly talk about their thoughts and feelings with their behavioral specialists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
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$212
94% Anxiety
82% Depression
65% Relationship issues
62% Life transitions
62% Trauma
57% Stress management
43% Loss, grief, and bereavement
37% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
53% Aetna
52% Blue Cross Blue Shield
48% Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO