Some individuals suffering from a somatoform disorder become comfortable with the benefits of playing the role associated with being sick. Some of these individuals __________.

Some people with somatoform disorders may find that being ill helps them avoid difficult responsibilities or challenges. The choice that describes this is “have become comfortable with using their illness to avoid challenges.” Knowingly falsifying symptoms is more characteristic of malingering or factitious disorder, rather than a somatoform disorder.

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