Now, you have come to know that depression is due to overactive hypothalamus (which can also leads to hyperthyroidism and Grave's disease)

But do you also know that Psychosomatic Disorder is also related to hypothalamic disorder?

Today, we will talk about PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDER.

So, What is Psychosomatic Disorder?
Psychosomatic Disorder is a disease which involves both mind and body. Some physical diseases are said to be worsen by mental factors such as stress and anxiety.

"Psychosomatic illnesses are physical illnesses that are exacerbated by psychological factors. There is a direct correlation between the functions of our body and our mind. Psychological factors may cause a medical condition or may stop a medical treatment from being effective, which will increase an individual's health risk. The pain or symptom caused is real, but doctor may not be able to find any physical evidence to support it - Eg. Organic Dysfunction." - Padma Sundareson.

Doctors could not rectify the underlying cause of the illnesses as it is buried in the subconscious mind. Psychosomatic illnesses is caused from a very negative belief that is implanted in an individual and from the emotional aura that is generated in response to this belief.

What are the common symptoms and signs of psychosomatic illnesses?

• Itching of scalp and face
• Back pain, especially lower back pain. Leg muscle weakness and numbness may also present
• Mouth ulcers 
• Dry mouth
• Skin eruptions 
• Gastrointestinal disorders, such as belching, constipation, abdominal pain or nausea
• Chest pain 
• Dizziness
• Palpitations 
• Frequent urination 
• Erectile dysfunction
• Heart beat rate increases
• Tremor
• Sweating 
• Headache
• Fast breathing

For example, migraine/headache. 
People who suffers from severe migraine and headache depend on Panadol or Aspirin because doctor could not find out what is the cause of their migraines. Therefore, doctors prescribe pain killers to patient who suffers from severe migraine or headache. This is not going to help because pain killers are meant to numb the pain.

To tell you the truth, people do not have any physical pain or illnesses. All these psychosomatic illnesses and diseases are done by their brain, their mind.

HOW?
When a person is in a 'flight or fight' mode, the body chemical and brain structure will change. And then, adrenaline (Epinepherine) is release into the bloodstream due to the increase activity of nervous impulses sent from the brain to the other parts of the body.

Your body wants to get your attention. And if it did not, it will just attack your body by giving your minor injuries or minor accidents, such as slipping on a banana peel, bite your own tongue/lips, or knock your feet at the door.