Somatoform Disorders Flashcards
SOMATOFORM DISORDERS
*Body dysmorphic disorder
* Somatization
* Conversion disorders
* Hypochondriasis
* Psychogenic pain
is a mental
health condition where a person spends a lot of
time worrying about flaws in their appearance.
These flaws are often unnoticeable to others.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is also known as
body dysmorphia
People of any age can have BDD, but it’s most
common in ___________ and _______ _______.
teenagers and young adults
T or F
BDD only affects women
F
It affects both men and women.
What are the symptoms for body dysmorphic
disorder?
- Constantly checking yourself in the
mirror. - Avoiding mirrors.
- Trying to hide your body part under a
hat, scarf, or makeup. - Constantly exercising or grooming.
- Constantly comparing yourself with
others. - Always asking other people whether you
look OK.
Occurs when a person feels extreme,
exaggerated anxiety about physical symptoms.
The person has such intense thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors related to the symptoms, that they feel they cannot do some of the activities of daily life.
Somatic symptom disorder (SSD)
SDD symptoms can involve one or more
different organs and body systems, such as:
- Pain
- Neurologic problems
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Sexual symptoms
T or F
Many people who have SSD will also have
an ANXIETY DISORDERS
T
T or F
People with SSD are not faking their
symptoms. The distress they experience
from pain and other problems they
experience is real, regardless of
whether or not a physical explanation
can be found. And the distress from
symptoms significantly affect daily
functioning.
T
T or F
Doctors need to perform many tests to
rule out other possible causes before
diagnosing SSD
T
T or F
The diagnosis of SSD can create a lot of
stress and frustration for patients. They
may feel unsatisfied if there’s no better
physical explanation for their symptoms
or if they are told their level of distress
about a physical illness is excessive.
Stress often leads patients to become
more worried about their health, and this
creates a vicious cycle that can persist
for years
T
Conversion disorder is also called as
functional neurological symptom
disorder
This condition is diagnosed when people have neurological symptoms that can’t be traced back to a medical cause
Conversion disorder
T or F
In SSD, patients may have symptoms such as weakness or paralysis
F
In conversion disorder, patients may have symptoms such as weakness or paralysis
