Rachel has recently gone through a breakup. Despite it being amicable, Rachel still misses the companionship of her ex-boyfriend. Whenever she thinks of him now, she suffers from stomach pains that are only subdued when she calls one of her close friends. What word best describes the origins of Rachel's pain?

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Rachel's stomach pains are psychogenic, meaning they originate from psychological factors rather than physical causes. Her emotional distress over the breakup is manifesting as physical symptoms.

Rachel Has Recently Gone Through a Breakup