Definition of Psychosomatic
(of an illness) caused by mental problems, such as stress or anxiety, rather than physical problems
Examples of Psychosomatic in a sentence
Due to the constant worry of losing his job, Bob’s psychosomatic headaches would be cured when he stopped worrying.
Coupled with being shy and deathly afraid of public speaking, Cynthia knew her trembling and excessive sweating was psychosomatic.
A nanny’s psychosomatic stomach symptoms can be attributed to the parent’s demands and constant screaming and crying from the children.
After a thorough examination by his family physician, Dr. Kurt knew Evan’s fatigue was a psychosomatic problem and only could be treated with a reduction of stress in his life.
When Mr. Benson heard that he had a psychosomatic condition, he grew angry that the aches in his muscles were caused by his family’s pressures to support them.
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