"For years, I went from one doctor to another with headaches, stomach pains, and dizziness. Every test came back normal, but the pain was real and so was my distress. My family thought I was exaggerating, but I knew something was wrong. The more I worried about my health, the worse my symptoms became."
Somatoform Disorders (now often referred to as Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders) occur when individuals experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause. The symptoms are not “imagined” they are very real and often distressing but are deeply connected to stress, anxiety, or unresolved emotional issues. These conditions can lead to frequent medical visits, frustration, and disruption in daily life.
Somatic Symptom Disorder
Ongoing physical complaints such as pain, fatigue, or gastrointestinal problems, where medical tests show no clear explanation. The symptoms are real and cause significant distress.
Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis)
Excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness, despite medical reassurance and normal test results.
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)
Neurological-like symptoms such as paralysis, blindness, tremors, or seizures that arise without a medical cause, often linked to stress or trauma.
Pain Disorder
Chronic pain that is influenced, worsened, or maintained by psychological factors, making daily functioning difficult.
Signs to Watch For
Repeated medical consultations with no clear diagnosis.
High health-related anxiety despite reassurance.
Physical symptoms linked to stress or emotional triggers.
Interference with work, relationships, or social activities.
Relief when stress is managed or addressed psychologically.
At Jeevaniyam, we recognize that somatoform disorders are not “made up” they are a genuine mind-body condition. Our Jeevashakthi approach addresses both physical symptoms and the underlying emotional stressors.
Modern Psychological Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, and psychoeducation to reduce health anxiety.
Ayurveda & Lifestyle Integration
Herbal remedies, diet regulation, and mind-body balancing routines to reduce physical distress.
Holistic Therapies
Yoga, meditation, music therapy, and relaxation practices to ease body tension and calm the mind.
Family & Caregiver Education
Helping families support without invalidating or reinforcing illness behaviors.
AI-Centric Monitoring
Tools to track stress, emotional triggers, and symptom patterns for more personalized care.
They involve physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, or weakness without a clear medical cause.
The symptoms are real and distressing, even if medical tests don’t show a cause.
Yes, stress and emotional distress can worsen or trigger physical symptoms.
Through therapy, stress management, and building coping strategies.
Yes, many people go through multiple medical tests before realizing the symptoms are stress-related.
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