Body Narrative
The psychotherapy example is anecdotal and should not be generalized to all complex physical symptoms. Symptoms are presented as involving psychosocial factors as well as mechanical ones. The article describes a case where changing work an…
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The psychotherapy example is anecdotal and should not be generalized to all complex physical symptoms. Symptoms are presented as involving psychosocial factors as well as mechanical ones. The article describes a case where changing work and stress context preceded a gut protocol. Maladaptive stories about the body can become part of a person's identity. Psychotherapy is presented as an underused resource for some self-imposed complex cases.