If Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints and no organic cause can be identified for any of these complaints, Sarita most likely would be diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness.

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Sarita's symptoms are more indicative of somatic symptom disorder, where psychological factors contribute to physical symptoms without an identifiable medical cause. Psychosomatic illness involves physical symptoms influenced by psychological factors but typically with an identifiable medical condition.

If Sarita Says That She Feels "Sick" All the Time