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  • Slide: 1
  • I've had stomach pain and headaches for months. I'm worried something is seriously wrong.
  • Maria frequently experiences physical symptoms that interfere with daily life.
  • Slide: 2
  • All of your blood work, imaging, and physical exam are normal.
  • There must be something we're missing. I just feel it
  • Despite negative test results, Maria remains distressed about her symptoms.
  • Slide: 3
  • Explain to me how much time you spend thinking about your symptoms.
  • Almost all day. I keep searching WebMD and checking my body.
  • The clinician is assessing symptom severity, health anxiety, and the impact on functioning.
  • Slide: 4
  • Your symptoms are real, but the excessive worry and focus on them suggest Somatic Symptom Disorder.
  • So my pain isn't something I'm making up in my head?
  • No. What you're feeling is real, and we'll work on managing it.
  • Slide: 5
  • We'll start Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you manage symptom-related thoughts and anxiety.
  • CBT helps patients develop healthier coping strategies and reduce excessive health concerns.
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  • Additionally, because anxiety and depression are contributing to your distress, we'll start an SSRI such as fluoxetine.
  • Thank you. I'm feeling less anxious and hopeful that we can find a solution.
  • This integrated treatment approach helps reduce symptoms and enhances overall quality of life.