I have just found out that I have Somatization!

Hi there

I just joined this board so I'll tell you a little bit about myself

I'm 22 years of age, have always been quite anxious and just recently discovered that of Somatization disorder. I have always expressed concerns for my health, being quite dizzy and nauseous and constantly feeling tummy pain. I have had every test in the book and all of my results have come back completely clear!!! WHICH IS GREAT

However I still seem to experience this "sickliness" which is ruining my life, relationships and work I am in need of treatment help or even some advice in recovering from this disorder.

Can anyone help me?

Carmarlena

Hey Carmalena,

When you say that you 'discovered' it recently, do you mean that you just came across it on the Internet?; or that a doctor told you? it's a disorder that is not well known, certainly not as well-known as others. Another disorder that you might relate to is Conversion Disorder. I suppose it's important to ensure that it is indeed somatisation that we are talking about, because I feel another condition could explain the way you are behaving. You match up to all symptoms of somatisation, right?

If you feel that you need help, then there is no better time to seek it than the present. All you must do is arrange an appointment with your local doctor, and then bring yourself to it! I'm sure that the doctor will have heard of this condition reviously, nd will most likely refer you to a psychologist, counsellor, or psychiatrist.

Take care,
kevin

Carmie! My soul-sister!
I am almost 20 and was diagnosed as having mild anxiety and I have had all the same problems as you, even though I am considered totaly healthy by my doctor.
I also used to scare myself so badly with worrying that I would actually pass out!

I feel so sorry for you because I know exactly how damaging and horrible it is to have these problems. Growing up my mom told me she had problems like us when she was going through a particularly stressful period in her life and so did my father. Once, in the middle of a freak out over my symptoms, I called the stress hotline thinking I was having a panic attack and the woman who I spoke with said to me that she believed I was causing my own physical problems and that many things like depression or anxiety and stress can cause your body to actually make itself sick.
I find it helps to meditate and when I start feeling funky, I remind myself it's all in my head and I try to do something nice for myself like paint my nails or get a hot bath and that usually makes me feel better.
Many prayers your way!

me, too