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 Watertown 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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$254
92% Anxiety
80% Depression
59% Relationship issues
58% Trauma
55% Life transitions
53% Stress management
40% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
40% Work stress
28% Blue Cross Blue Shield
27% Aetna
18% United Healthcare