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.
The exact cause of somatic symptom disorder is not known. Factors that might be involved in the development of the disorder include: 1  A history of physical or sexual abuse. 2  A history of having a serious illness as a child. 3  A poor ability to express emotions.