09/29/2025
"Your pain is real — even when the tests come back normal."
Somatic Symptom Disorder can feel isolating and misunderstood. You may struggle with chronic pain, fatigue, or physical symptoms that don’t have a clear medical cause — but that doesn’t mean it’s “all in your head.”
🧠 The mind and body are deeply connected. Emotional stress, anxiety, or trauma can show up physically. That doesn’t make your experience any less valid.
As a psychiatric provider, I work with patients to explore the emotional roots of physical symptoms, reduce distress, and improve day-to-day functioning with compassionate, evidence-based care.
💬 If your symptoms are affecting your life and you feel unheard, there is help. You deserve to be taken seriously.
📩 Message if you’re ready to take the next step in your healing.
— Suzanne Chan, DNP, FNP, PMHNP