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Psychogenic disease

Psychogenic disease is a type of illness that is caused by something happening in your mind, rather than something happening to your body. It could be a stressful or traumatic event, or something that affects the way you think or feel about yourself. When this happens, the mind can become sick, and the body can start to show signs of illness like headaches, stomach aches, or heart palpitations. Psychogenic diseases can be treated with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.