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What is the difference between psychogenic and psychosomatic?
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Psychogenic: simply refer to a thought or mentally provoked action or reaction. A psychosomatic issue is one in which thoughts actually trigger a true body reaction or physical manifestation.
Answered 10/11/2017
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