"When the headaches started, I went from one hospital to another, searching for answers. Every test came back normal, but the pain was real and constant. Some days I couldn’t get out of bed, and my family thought I was exaggerating. Deep down, I knew something was wrong — my body was in distress, even though doctors couldn’t find the cause."
Psychogenic disorders are conditions where psychological stress or unresolved emotional conflicts create physical symptoms. These are not “imaginary” illnesses- the symptoms are real and often disabling but they arise from the mind-body connection. Stress, trauma, or emotional struggles may trigger problems such as psychogenic seizures, paralysis, speech difficulties, or chronic pain without a medical cause. With holistic care, individuals can find relief and recovery.
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)
Seizure-like episodes (shaking, loss of consciousness, convulsions) that look like epilepsy but occur without abnormal brain activity, often triggered by stress or trauma.
Psychogenic Movement Disorders
Symptoms such as tremors, paralysis, jerky movements, or gait disturbances that mimic neurological disease but have psychological origins.
Psychogenic Pain Disorders
Chronic pain (headaches, back pain, stomach pain) that persists without medical explanation, often linked to emotional stress or unresolved conflict.
Psychogenic Speech Disorders
Sudden onset of speech difficulties such as loss of voice, stammering, or unusual speech patterns, not explained by medical causes.
Signs to Watch For
Sudden physical symptoms during times of stress
Medical test results repeatedly coming back normal
Symptoms that change or vary depending on emotional state
Episodes of seizures, paralysis, or speech loss unrelated to neurological illness
Relief or reduction of symptoms when stress is addressed
At Jeevaniyam, we recognize that psychogenic disorders are genuine and distressing. They are not “pretending” — they are the body’s way of expressing unresolved stress or trauma. Our Jeevashakthi approach offers compassionate, integrated care.
Modern Psychological Care
Trauma-focused therapies, CBT, stress management, and psychotherapy to address emotional triggers.
Ayurveda & Lifestyle Healing
Herbal remedies, diet regulation, detox therapies, and calming daily routines to restore balance.
Holistic Therapies
Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and music therapy to strengthen the mind-body connection.
AI-Centric Tools
Tracking stress triggers, monitoring symptoms, and creating personalized recovery plans.
Family & Caregiver Support
Helping families understand the condition and provide emotional safety without stigma.
They are conditions where psychological stress or emotional conflict causes physical symptoms, even though no medical illness fully explains them.
Psychogenic seizures (non-epileptic seizures), psychogenic paralysis, blindness, or speech difficulties without a neurological cause.
No. The symptoms are real and distressing. The person is not pretending; the brain expresses emotional stress through the body.
By ruling out medical conditions and identifying stress or psychological triggers linked to the symptoms.
Yes. Psychotherapy, stress management, and rehabilitation help reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Children, adolescents, or adults under high stress, trauma, or unresolved emotional conflicts are more vulnerable.
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