Linda was driving to work when she suddenly experienced a narrowing of her visual field. Pulling off to the side of the road, she suddenly lost her vision. After undergoing extensive medical testing, her physical condition was attributed to psychological factors. What diagnosis might Linda be given?

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Linda's symptoms, including the sudden loss of vision, were not attributed to any physical conditions. This suggests that her symptoms are psychosomatic and fall under the category of conversion disorder, where psychological stressors manifest as physical symptoms. Option B refers to a pattern of multiple somatic symptoms that cannot be explained by any physical condition. Option C is similar to B but includes a preoccupation with the symptoms, whereas Option D refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness, rather than the manifestation of physical symptoms.

Linda Was Driving to Work When She Suddenly Experienced a Narrowing