A psychosomatics chart of illnesses: can you trust it?
Not as a diagnosis. A psychosomatics chart doesn’t tell you why an illness appeared: finding the cause is a doctor’s job. An honest chart only shows possible themes worth thinking about alongside treatment, and it doesn’t blame a woman for her illness.
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Why charts get so much criticism
Popular charts say things like “fibroids come from resentment” or “thyroid problems come from words left unsaid”. It sounds confident, but science doesn’t confirm such a direct link. And on top of the illness, the woman gets a sense of guilt.
How to read a chart honestly
- Diagnosis and treatment from a doctor come first.
- A line in the chart is a question to yourself, not a verdict: “Do I have this?”
- If a theme resonates, you work on it with a psychologist, alongside treatment.
- If it doesn’t, that’s normal: not every illness has a psychological story.
How our chart works
In the chart on 108psy.com every line leads to a full article: what the illness is medically, how it shows up, when to see a doctor urgently, and only then the psychological view. Topics on infertility, miscarriage and infections are written without blame. The chart is available in English.
Psychological work goes alongside treatment, not instead of it. Diagnosis is made by a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Then why have a chart at all?
To quickly find your topic and read the full article. A line on its own explains nothing.
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