PSYB32H3 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Notes
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In early versions of the dsm, somatoform and dissociative were put under the anxiety heading. Anxiety is not always observable in these 2 disorders. Somatoform disorders are when the individual complains of bodily symptoms that suggest a physical dysfunction, but there is no physiological evidence behind this. Dissociative disorder is when the individual experiences a disruption in consciousness, memory, identity etc. Onset of both disorders is related to stressful event, and they can sometimes co-occur. Thought to be linked to psychological factors (anxiety) Pain disorder pain that causes significant impairment and stress, may be sever and chronic. May have relation to some conflict or stress, or attempt by patient to get attention diagnosis is difficult, as pain is a feeling, and there is no way if detecting the pain felt is real or not. Patients with physically based pains, unlike with the disorder, can localize, give more detail and link the pain to increases and decreases.
