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Functional Somatic Disorders

When your body feels off—but the tests say you're fine. You're not making it up. You're not alone. And you deserve care that believes you.

At TruPaths, we understand the frustration, fear, and self-doubt that come with having real symptoms—pain, fatigue, dizziness, GI issues—without clear medical explanations.

You may have heard:
“It’s all in your head.”
“There’s nothing wrong.”
“You just need to relax.”

But you know your body isn’t functioning like it used to. This is where Functional Somatic Disorders (FSD) come in—and where compassionate, validating care is essential.

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What Are Functional Somatic Disorders?

Functional Somatic Disorders are conditions in which the body has real physical symptoms—but no structural or lab abnormalities can fully explain them. They're not imaginary. These disorders stem from nervous system dysregulation, trauma history, chronic stress, or long-term emotional strain. Common symptoms include:

Chronic pain, headaches, or fatigue

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), nausea, bloating

Dizziness, palpitations, or shortness of breath

Sensory sensitivity (light, sound, temperature)

Numbness, tingling, or unexplained weakness

Cognitive fog, memory issues

“I felt dismissed everywhere I went. Until someone finally said, ‘I believe you. Let’s help you heal.”

— TruPaths Community Member

Top Functional Disorders Recovery Centers

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Santa Monica, California

Solace Sober Living

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Santa Monica, California

Solace Sober Living

  • (1.5k)
  • Burnout Recovery
  • Mindfulness
  • Shield Insurance Accepted
  • Verified National Alliance for Recovery Residences
$7,387-12,089
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centers
Santa Monica, California

Solace Sober Living

  • (1.5k)
  • Burnout Recovery
  • Mindfulness
  • Shield Insurance Accepted
  • Verified National Alliance for Recovery Residences
$7,387-12,089
View Center
centers
Santa Monica, California

Solace Sober Living

  • (1.5k)
  • Burnout Recovery
  • Mindfulness
  • Shield Insurance Accepted
  • Verified National Alliance for Recovery Residences
$7,387-12,089
View Center

Common Sign of Somatic Disorders

You may notice:

Ongoing physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation

Chronic Fatigue or low energy despite rest

Digestive Problem such as nausea, bloating, or stomach pain

Dizziness, numbness, or tingling sensation

Headaches, muscle tension, or widespread body pain

Difficulty concentrating or experiencing "brain fog"

What Kind of Support Actually Helps?

You don't need more dismissal. You need care that honors your experience and works with both body and mind.

If you've been told "it's all in your head" or felt overlooked because tests come back normal, you are not alone. TruPaths connects you with programs that see the full picture and help you move toward real, lasting recovery.

Clinics specializing in functional somatic disorders

Care that validates your experience and gently helps you process what happened.

Trauma-informed care that honors your body’s history

Gentle, validating therapies that treat chronic symptoms through the lens of trauma.

Programs that treat both anxiety and chronic symptoms

Integrated Approaches that address the loop between emotional distress and long-terms physical issues.

Providers trained in neuroplasticity and brain-body healing

Specialists using cutting-edge methods to retain the nervous system toward safety and healing.

Resource That work Even When Tests Are "Normal"

Support for those dismissed by traditional medicine , with real tools that work beyond lab results

Supportive communities with real, lived experience

Find people who've been there, get support without judgment, and feel seen in your journey.

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Therapies That Help Functional Disorders

Recovery means helping your nervous system feel safe and supported—so your body can stop signaling distress.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT):

Retrain how your brain processes symptoms through neuroplasticity techniques

CBT for Somatic Symptom Disorders:

Target unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce physical symptoms

Polyvagal Therapy:

Body-based therapies that help calm the nervous system and release trauma

Breath-Based Regulation:

Use present-moment awareness and conscious breathing to calm your system.

IFS or EMDR:

Heal emotional wounds by working with inner parts (IFS) or processing trauma

Nutrition & Lifestyle Support:

Support healing with tailored nutrition, movement, and daily routines

From the TruPaths Community

You Deserve to Be Heard and Helped

At TruPaths, we believe:

  • Functional symptoms are not fake
  • Your suffering is real, and your healing matters
  • The body remembers stress and trauma—and it can also release it
“You’re not imagining it. And you don’t have to keep proving it. You’re allowed to heal.”

Find Relief That Feels Real

You don’t need to wait for a perfect diagnosis to begin healing. There are compassionate, evidence-based paths forward—and we’re here to walk beside you.

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