I was going to talk to my doctor about it tomorrow and when I told my dad that he seemed to think it was just made worse by me reading about it. I'm still seeing the doctor, but could it really be in my head? Please give me some possibilities and some things that would go along with them so I can see what's really happening. (I mean like what would happen to me if it was psychosomatic, what would I be doing that proves it's pyschosomatic)
Does psychosomatic mean what I think it does, lol that's the word my dad used. THANKS.
2007-12-27 10:54:16 · 4 answers · asked by Jon N 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
talk to your doc and be real about it. A lot of people that dont understand what you are going through, will think that it;s all in your head when its a real issue. It sounds like your dad may just be in denial that there could potentially be something wrong. be straight up with your doc, hold nothing back. good luck!!
2007-12-27 11:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jonesy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder, so by definition it's always "in your head". The term "psychosomatic" doesn't really apply in this case because it generally refers to physical symptoms (real or imagined) that originate in the mind. I hate to say it, but it sounds like your dad is in denial. Parents never like to admit that there could be anything wrong with their children, but if you believe you're suffering from OCD you should seek help whether your dad agrees or not. Only you and your doctor and/or psychiatrist can determine if you need treatment or therapy.
2007-12-27 19:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just talk to your doctor, explain how you feel, and answer your doctor's questions the best you can.
It's better not to read too much about this or that disorder before you get a formal diagnosis from a doctor. It is possible that you will be overly influenced by what you read. That's probably what your father means, and I agree with him to a certain extent.
Just have faith in your doctor and leave to diagnosis to him (or her).
2007-12-27 20:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything is related to everything else...no matter what it is
psy·cho·so·mat·ic
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
2 : of, relating to, involving, or concerned with bodily symptoms caused by mental or emotional disturbance
— psy·cho·so·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb
2007-12-27 19:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by geekieintx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋