Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Jim cannot move his left arm, which drapes by his side during the interview. He reports the problem started perhaps three months ago, around the same time a close relative passed away. He is not overly concerned but is puzzled by his sudden physical problem.

Lorraine cannot use her right arm, which hangs limp by her side during the interview. The problem has persisted for several weeks. She believes the symptoms began about the time she lost her temper with her infant son. She does not believe, however, there is any connection between her arm and the incident.

Miss Fulworth, in her thirties, is fed up. Although her doctors have put her through numerous tests, each with negative results, she insists she has a lump that is cancerous. The fact her that doctors refuse to believe she is dying and that her family is not concerned, has only made her more despondent.

Miss Fulworth, in her thirties, is fed up. Although her doctors have put her through numerous tests, each with negative results, she insists she has a lump that is cancerous. The fact her that doctors refuse to believe she is dying and that her family is not concerned, has only made her more despondent.

Miss Fulworth, in her thirties, is fed up. Although her doctors have put her through numerous tests, each with negative results, she insists she has a lump that is cancerous. The fact her that doctors refuse to believe she is dying and that her family is not concerned, has only made her more despondent.