as in physical
of or relating to the human body
a somatic disorder that was once thought to be "all in the patient's head"
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Frequently Asked Questions How long do symptoms of somatic syndrome disorder last?
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Joy Emeh, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Trauma, in particular, affects the somatic nervous system.20 Various types of somatic therapy can be helpful for healing trauma and its effects.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Not only does the pair provide post-spa like feels, but the somatic experience of a comforting body care routine can also positively contribute to your mental health.
—Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, somatic principles include interoception, exteroception, and proprioception.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Joy Emeh, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Trauma, in particular, affects the somatic nervous system.20 Various types of somatic therapy can be helpful for healing trauma and its effects.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Not only does the pair provide post-spa like feels, but the somatic experience of a comforting body care routine can also positively contribute to your mental health.
—Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, somatic principles include interoception, exteroception, and proprioception.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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