01/30/2024
For many, the journey to getting help can start with a conversation with a counselor, a therapist, or a social worker. For others, it begins with a visit to a doctor. For some, the first thing one might notice about their mental illness is the physical symptoms they have. Headaches, upset stomachs, insomnia, fatigue, and even pain all could potentially be signs of mental illness. Of course, when you aren’t feeling well, it is important to go to a doctor to make sure that you are physically healthy. However, for individuals who experience psychosomatic symptoms, there is no medical explanation as to why they are experiencing the things they are experiencing. These symptoms can cause feelings of frustration, especially if doctors cannot help explain what’s going on, or why. How can it be that you don’t feel well, but are otherwise healthy?
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