Catastrophizing about minor bodily sensations is characteristic of individuals with both

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Hypochondriasis and somatization disorder both involve excessive worry or concern about bodily sensations or symptoms, even those that are minor or benign. Catastrophizing is a common feature of both disorders. Conversion disorder involves the presence of physical symptoms that have no medical explanation, but individuals with this disorder typically do not experience the same level of worry or preoccupation with bodily sensations as those with hypochondriasis or somatization disorder. Dissociative fugue involves sudden and unexpected travel away from home, and is not directly related to bodily sensations.

Catastrophizing About Minor Bodily Sensations Is Characteristic of Individuals with Both