PSYCH 2AP3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Somatic Symptom Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
15 Jun 2013
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Involves patterns in which individuals complain of bodily symptoms or defects that suggest the presence of medical problems, but for which no organic basis can be found that explains the symptoms. Preoccupied either with fears of contracting a serious disease or with the idea that they actually have such a disease based on the misinterpretation of one or more bodily changes, sensations, or symptoms of minor ailments. Not reassured by the results or a medical evaluation. Condition must persists for at least 6 months. Occurs equally in men and women, and can start at almost any age. Tends to be chronic and the severity may wax and wane over time. Often also suffer from mood disorders, panic disorder, and/or other somatoform disorders. Often anxious and highly preoccupied with bodily functions or with minor physical abnormalities or with vague and ambiguous sensations. Doctor-patient relationships are often marked by conflict and hostility.
