Referring to the constant and inseparable interaction of the psyche (mind) and the soma (body). Most commonly used to refer to illnesses in which the manifestations are primarily physical but with at least a partial emotional etiology.
The manifestation of physical symptoms resulting from a mental state.
Referring to the relationship between body and mind.
To the interaction of the mind and the body.
Relating to a physical symptom or illness that originates in, or is worsened by, mental or emotional factors.
Relating to or involving both the mind and body: usually applied to illnesses that are caused by the interaction of mental and physical factors. Certain physical illnesses, including asthma, eczema, and peptic ulcer, are thought to be in part a response to psychological and social stresses. Psychological treatments sometimes have a marked effect, but are usually much less effective than physical treatments for such illnesses.
Pertaining to the relationship of the brain and body; pert, to disorders that have a physiological component but are thought to originate in the emotional state of the patient. When the term is used, the impression is created that the brain and body are separate entities and that a disease may be purely somatic in its effect or entirely emotional. This partitioning of the human being is not possible; thus no disease is limited to only the brain or the body. A complex interaction is always present even though in specific instances a disease might on superficial examination appear to involve only the body or the mind.
Describing the realm of physical manifestations whose origins stem from emotional influences, we encounter the term “psychosomatic.” This term alludes to the intricate interplay between mind and body, where certain physical symptoms find their roots in emotional factors. Couvade syndrome, viewed by some medical professionals as a psychosomatic condition, exemplifies this intricate connection between the psychological and somatic realms.
This term characterizes physical ailments that appear to be influenced or exacerbated by psychological factors. Typical instances of conditions potentially categorized as psychosomatic include headaches, breathlessness, nausea, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, and specific forms of eczema.
A connection between the body and mind where physical symptoms result from emotional or mental responses. For instance, a shy individual might experience nervous diarrhea, conveniently allowing them to avoid a social event.