Amanda is having headaches on a regular basis. The doctor can't find a reason for her headaches but notices that she is living a stressful lifestyle, holding down two jobs while going to school. The doctor prescribes a medication but also sends her to a class on stress management. Most likely, Amanda's headaches are __________.

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Amanda's headaches are likely psychosomatic, meaning they are caused or aggravated by mental stress rather than physical illness, as indicated by the doctor's observation of her stressful lifestyle and the absence of a medical reason for her headaches.

Amanda Is Having Headaches on a Regular Basis