The sole purpose of a flower is reproduction, and for that purpose, a flower comes armed for the job. Every part of a flower, including scent and beauty, furthers the plant's reproductive strategy. When it blooms, a flower reveals male and/or female parts.
Somatic symptom disorder. Somatic symptom disorder occurs when a person feels extreme anxiety about physical symptoms such as pain or fatigue. The person has intense thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the symptoms that interfere with daily life.
This category represents psychiatric conditions because the somatic symptoms are excessive for any medical disorder that may be present. Somatic symptom disorders and other related disorders challenge medical providers. Clinicians need to estimate the relative contribution of psychological factors to somatic symptoms.A somatic symptom disorder may be present when the somatic symptom is a focus of attention, is distressing, or is contributing to impairment. Anxiety disorders and mood disorders commonly produce physical symptoms.his category represents psychiatric conditions because the somatic symptoms are excessive for any medical disorder that may be present. Somatic symptom disorders and other related disorders challenge medical providers. Clinicians need to estimate the relative contribution of psychological factors to somatic symptoms.