1. Cells of the body
Physical
Somatic Symptoms
Biological
Western medicine Problem symptoms
Caused by Psychological factors
Subconscious defence mechanism Physical condition
Avoid something unpleasant Influence by
Avoid work Become sick
Unconscious mind
Love & Attention
Form of communication between Through body
What is the purpose of my life?
Examples Psychosomatic Conscious mind
Viktor Frankl Existential Void Purpose crisis
Psychological
Illness becomes purpose
Psychosomatic Illness
Spiritual
What will happen if I get well? Signal Need for a change
Secondary gains Social
What will not happen if I get well?
Environmental
What is the meaning of my illness?
What is the problem trying to communicate?
Examine your illness
What can be changed ?
What is the secondary gain from my illness?
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