Write a case study on somatic symptoms disorder
CASE STUDY John is a 66-year-old, cisgender black man who retired from his job as a financial advisor about 10 months ago. He exercises 4-5 times a week and reports a healthy relationship with his wife of 35 years. He recently became a grandfather for the first time. However, he complains of severe headaches and chest pain every day, which makes him worry that something is seriously wrong with him. Every day he worries that e is having either a heart attack or stroke, and now that he has time on his hands, he spends at least a couple of hours each day googling his symptoms. His doctor has ruled out a tumor, neurocognitive concerns, heart issues, and digestive issues, His blood work came back within the normal range. His doctor suggested that he seek out therapy. However, John is angry at his doctor for thinking that his symptoms are “all in his head.” He is passively compliant with the intake proceed, but he gets upset if anyone suggests that his pain is a result of anything other than a heart or brain condition link to an example of a case study in psychology https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/case-study-examples/case-study-examples-psychology.pdf
