psychosomatically
Through mental influence
In a way that involves the interaction of mind and body—particularly when mental or emotional states produce physical symptoms.
A rash that appears psychosomatically has no underlying physical cause but emerges from stress or anxiety.
She was convinced her headaches were psychosomatically linked to her job.
Psychological distress causing physical symptoms
- functional disorderSymptoms without detectable cause
- tension headachePain from muscle tightness
- stress ulcerGastric erosion from physiological trauma
- nervous stomachStress-related digestive discomfort
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- hypnotherapyTherapeutic use of trance
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
stress management · talk therapy · meditation · holistic approach · mind-body therapy · EMDR
Mental-physical relationship
- stress-inducedCaused by psychological pressure
- psychogenicCaused by the mind
- somatizationMental distress expressed physically
- conversionAct of changing states
internalization · autosuggestion · nocebo effect · placebo response · subconsciously · unconsciously · suggestion · self-induced
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- fearEmotional response to threat
repression · emotional conflict · depression · worry · panic · burnout · overwhelm · chronic tension
Cranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
insomnia · backache · gastrointestinal distress · muscle tension · chest tightness · trembling · sweating · breathlessness
conversion disorder
Psychological distress causing physical symptoms
- functional disorderSymptoms without detectable cause
- tension headachePain from muscle tightness
- stress ulcerGastric erosion from physiological trauma
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- hypnotherapyTherapeutic use of trance
mindfulness · stress management · talk therapy · meditation · holistic approach · mind-body therapy · EMDR
mind-body
Mental-physical relationship
- stress-inducedCaused by psychological pressure
- psychogenicCaused by the mind
- somatizationMental distress expressed physically
conversion · internalization · autosuggestion · nocebo effect · placebo response · subconsciously · unconsciously · suggestion · self-induced · autonomic
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
fear · repression · emotional conflict · depression · worry · panic · burnout · overwhelm · chronic tension · emotional neglect
headache
Cranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
palpitations · insomnia · backache · gastrointestinal distress · muscle tension · chest tightness · trembling · sweating · breathlessness · skin rash
psychosomaticallyorganically
Without synthetic substances
physiologically · physically · somatically · pathologically · biologically
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