What Is Somatic Symptom Disorder?
2. Causes
Somatic symptom disorder is a condition that we know fairly little about, and this makes it difficult to tell exactly what is causing it. We do know, however, that the condition is linked with a number of factors that may at least contribute to it. One potential factor is genetics, and some people are simply more sensitive to pain than others are.
Some people have a more negative outlook on life than others overall, and this may contribute to the condition in some cases. The condition might also be down to learned behaviors in some cases, while difficulties processing emotions might also mean the patient focuses more heavily on physical symptoms instead.
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