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Illnesses that result from emotional stress are called what illnesses?
psychosomatic illnesses
What is the meaning of psychomatic?
Psychomatic is not a word, but psychosomatic is. If something is said to be psychosomatic, its cause is mental rather than physical. Psychosomatic illnesses can also be caused by emotional issues.
How do you spell hypocondriac?
The correct spelling is "hypochondriac" (one with imaginary or psychosomatic illnesses).
Does something make you sick only if you believe it will make you sick?
Psychosomatic illnesses are illnesses where the persons thoughts about being sick actually make the person sick. If you truly believe that something will make you sick, it is possible that you will become ill.
How can you use psychosomatic into a sentence?
It's just an adjective so you use it as you would with any other. For example; 1. Jeremy has been getting awful headaches since his wife left him; the doctors say it's psychosomatic. 2. Psychosomatic illnesses are those in which mental or emotional disturbances cause bodily symptoms.
What is psychosomatic vomiting?
Psychosomatic vomiting occurs due to a psychiatric condition. Stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses/ afflictions can show their symptoms through the body in the form of pain, tight muscles, nausea/ vomiting, headaches, etc. the word psychosomatic means "psycho"= mind, and "somatic"= body. This acknowledges the link between how things in our mind affect how our body feels and functions.
Do you suppose bloodletting by leeches was a good technique to cure psychosomatic illnesses?
This was not a good technique to use for any disease. It often caused more harm that help in patients.
Where can one be diagnosed with Psychosomatic disorder?
One could potentially be diagnosed with Psychosomatic disorder in any hospital around the world, especially hospitals for the mentally/criminally insane.
What are some illnesses related to not being physically fit?
ilnesses from being unfit can be type 2 diabeties or you could suffer from a heart attack
The word psychosomatic means mind and?
The meaning of the word psychosomatic implies
When was Psychosomatic Medicine - journal - created?
Psychosomatic Medicine - journal - was created in 1939.
When was Journal of Psychosomatic Research created?
Journal of Psychosomatic Research was created in 1956.
