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.
Social workers 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 social workers, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
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$227
94% Anxiety
83% Depression
61% Relationship issues
60% Life transitions
59% Trauma
56% Stress management
49% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
41% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
29% Blue Cross Blue Shield
25% Aetna
16% United Healthcare