Somatic Symptom Disorder!
SSD is a mental disorder where the client thinks he has a physical illness or injury; however, the doctor usually assures them that there is nothing wrong with them physically. In spite of the normal test results, the clients still insist there is something going on with them, which is not right. If the doctor does not find anything wrong with the client, it will cause the client to panic about their delusional injury some more. Clients must have somatic symptom disorder for at least 6 months to meet the DSM 5 criteria. If the clients do not have SSD, but complain of physical symptoms, they may fit the description of Somatic preoccupation. SSD begins when clients are approaching their adolescences (around 12 years old). SSD differs from Munchausen Disorder because the client is unaware of making unnecessary doctor visits to have their body checked, which can be distressing to the client, doctor, and family members. SSD can also be associated to a person having anxiety or depression.
At times, this disorder may be mistaken for OCD, eating disorder, and schizophrenia since the client is overly concern about being healthy or staying fit. To demonstrate, the doctor may see one thing, but the client may see something else despite the test results, which is someone to a schizophrenic seeing a monster that no one else sees.
An example of SSD is someone having an head ache, which makes him believe he has a brain tumor that requires surgery. Therefore, over diagnosing is one of the key terms when dealing with those who have Somatic Symptom Disorder.
Factors that might contribute to SSD is physical abuse or trauma, which cause some people to believe they have the perceived injuries. Also, if someone has histories of injuries or physical disorder individuals may believe they will have the same illnesses as their parents or grandparents.
During therapy, the counselors should meet the clients where they are at by asking how long have they suffered from their potential illness or how come they think they are not feeling well. If a therapist simply tells the client nothing is wrong with them that may do more harm than good, which will cause the client to fret someone. Therapeutically, the therapist can ask what if I were to your body is fatigue or you need to go to the hospital, how would you feel? Perhaps, cognitive and talk therapy can have those who have long history with Somatic Symptom Disorder.
At times, this disorder may be mistaken for OCD, eating disorder, and schizophrenia since the client is overly concern about being healthy or staying fit. To demonstrate, the doctor may see one thing, but the client may see something else despite the test results, which is someone to a schizophrenic seeing a monster that no one else sees.
An example of SSD is someone having an head ache, which makes him believe he has a brain tumor that requires surgery. Therefore, over diagnosing is one of the key terms when dealing with those who have Somatic Symptom Disorder.
Factors that might contribute to SSD is physical abuse or trauma, which cause some people to believe they have the perceived injuries. Also, if someone has histories of injuries or physical disorder individuals may believe they will have the same illnesses as their parents or grandparents.
During therapy, the counselors should meet the clients where they are at by asking how long have they suffered from their potential illness or how come they think they are not feeling well. If a therapist simply tells the client nothing is wrong with them that may do more harm than good, which will cause the client to fret someone. Therapeutically, the therapist can ask what if I were to your body is fatigue or you need to go to the hospital, how would you feel? Perhaps, cognitive and talk therapy can have those who have long history with Somatic Symptom Disorder.
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