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Psychosomatic Disorder Presentation

Psychosomatic disorders are conditions where psychological factors lead to physical symptoms without medical explanations, often triggered by stress, anxiety, or past trauma. Diagnosis requires a multidisciplinary approach, and treatment typically includes psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. The presentation also explores the representation of psychosomatic disorders in cinema, highlighting themes of inner conflict and trauma.

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Psychosomatic Disorder Presentation

Psychosomatic disorders are conditions where psychological factors lead to physical symptoms without medical explanations, often triggered by stress, anxiety, or past trauma. Diagnosis requires a multidisciplinary approach, and treatment typically includes psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. The presentation also explores the representation of psychosomatic disorders in cinema, highlighting themes of inner conflict and trauma.

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Psychosomatic Disorder

A Psychological & Cinematic Perspective


Presented by
SUSHIL DHUNGEL (ALBERT)
SUVAT RAJ ARYAL(BOBBY)
SURAJ RAI
YUJEN RANJIT
Presented to
Manoj Dahal (Film Psychology )
Introduction [Image: brain_mind_body.jpg]

• Definition:
• A psychosomatic disorder is a condition where
psychological factors manifest as physical
symptoms without a medical explanation.

• Origin of the Term:


• From Greek: Psyche (mind) + Soma (body)
Causes
• Psychological Triggers:
[Image: causes_stress.jpg]
• - Chronic stress
• - Anxiety and depression
• - Past trauma or abuse
• - Unresolved emotional conflicts

• Neurological Link:
• Brain misinterprets emotional stress as
physical illness
Symptoms
• Common Psychosomatic Symptoms:
• - Fatigue, headaches, muscle pain
• - Gastrointestinal issues
• - High blood pressure
• - Respiratory problems [Image: symptoms_chart.jpg]

• - Sexual dysfunction

• No identifiable physical disease despite real


symptoms
Diagnosis
[Image: diagnosis.jpg]

• Multidisciplinary Approach:
• - Psychological evaluation
• - Ruling out physical causes via tests
• - Patient history and behavior observation

• Often diagnosed in tandem with disorders like


somatic symptom disorder
Treatment [Image: treatment_therapy.jpg]

• Psychotherapy:
• - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• - Psychodynamic therapy

• Medication:
• - Antidepressants or anxiolytics

• Lifestyle Changes:
• - Mindfulness, yoga, stress management
Real-Life Case Studies
• 1. Anna O. (Bertha Pappenheim) – Treated by
Josef Breuer and Freud
• 2. War Veterans – Psychosomatic symptoms
post trauma (WWI and WWII)
• 3. Modern Cases – Chronic fatigue or
fibromyalgia linked with psychological stress

[Image: case_anna_o.jpg]
Psychosomatic Disorder in Cinema
• Black Swan (2010) – Nina's hallucinations and
physical pain
• Sybil (1976) – Dissociation and psychosomatic
episodes
• Fight Club (1999) – Insomnia and [Image: cinema_collage.jpg]

psychosomatic pain
• The Machinist (2004) – Physical decline from
guilt
• Requiem for a Dream (2000) – Physical and
mental decay
Symbolism in Film Psychology
• Psychosomatic symptoms in cinema
symbolize:
• - Inner conflict
• - Repression of trauma [Image: symbolism.jpg]

• - Identity crisis
• - Guilt or shame
Critical Film Psychology Analysis
• Themes reflect:
• - Freudian concepts (e.g., repressed desires)
• - Jungian archetypes (shadow self)
• - Mind-body relationship as visual metaphor

[Image: film_analysis.jpg]
Conclusion
• Psychosomatic disorders show mind-body
connection
• Cinema externalizes inner trauma through
physical symptoms
• Balance clinical understanding with artistic
interpretation
[Image: mind_body_balance.jpg]
References
• APA. DSM-5
• Sarno, John E. The Mindbody Prescription
• Freud & Breuer. Studies on Hysteria
• Mayo Clinic & WebMD
• Films: Black Swan, Fight Club, Sybil, The
Machinist, Requiem for a Dream
• Psychology Today & Lancet Psychiatry

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