Somatization Life is too short to spend it unhappy.   Behavioral Definitions:   Preoccupation with some imagined defect in appearance or excessive concern regarding a minor physical abnormality. Preoccupation with the fear of having serious physical disease, without any medical basis for concern. A multitude of physical complaints that have no organic foundation, without any medical basis for concern. Preoccupation with chronic pain beyond what is expected for a physical malady or in spite of no known organic cause and without any medical basis for concern. Long-Term Goal:   Reduce frequency of physical complaints and improve the level of independent functioning. Reduce verbalizations focusing on pain while increasing productive activities.   *REFERRAL from Primary Care Physician needed!