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.
Psychiatrists 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 psychiatrists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted psychiatrists in South Carolina who specialize in somatization below. Visit each provider profile to watch introductory videos and book a free call to find a good fit!
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$216
93% Anxiety
79% Depression
64% Relationship issues
61% Trauma
60% Stress management
60% Life transitions
41% Loss, grief, and bereavement
38% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
44% Aetna
39% Blue Cross Blue Shield
35% United Healthcare