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how to deal with physical complaints
How to deal with this problem Questions to ask the person with multiple physical complaints • When did this start? The longer duration of the symptoms, the more likely they are to be related to mental illness. • How have you been feeling emotionally? Have you been worried about anything? Have you been feeling down? […]
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When to suspect that physical complaints are related to mental illness
When to suspect that physical complaints are related to mental illness You should think of a mental illness particularly in a person who: • has more than three complaints; • has complaints that do not fit into any pattern which you associate with a physical disease; • has had the complaints for more than three […]
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Why are physical complaints relevant to mental health?
There is a strong relationship between mental illness and physical complaints. People with mental health problems come with physical complaints for many reasons: • Worry and tension can make a person tense his muscles for long periods. This makes the muscles tender and painful. A good example of this is the ‘tension’ headache as a […]
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The person with multiple physical complaints Physical complaints are the commonest reasons for seeking help from a health worker or doctor. Many symptoms, such as fever or cough, can be explained as medical problems. However, there are some complaints for which it is often difficult to find any medical explanation. Examples of such complaints are: […]
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