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Somaticization is the expression of psychological problems through physical symptoms. When an individual cannot directly articulate emotional distress, this distress manifests as various physical complaints. These symptoms do not arise voluntarily, nor are they consciously fabricated or mimicked. Therefore, somaticization must not be confused with conditions such as simulation or factitious disorder. It is typically long-lasting and negatively affects the individual’s daily functional abilities.