Question

How does Munchausen’s Syndrome differ from the type of ordinary occurrences of somatization that we all experience?

Answer 1

Munchausen Syndrome is when a person has the need to make themselves sick, fake diseases or actually make themselves sick. This a form of mental illness that would fall under self harm. Somatization is where a person converts physiological problems to physical. An example would be when you grieve the loss of a loved one. It converts to severe fatigue.