Isaac had finally had enough of his inability to walk. He went to therapy and eventually addressed a traumatic car crash from his past. Over time, he
began to walk again. According to his psychodynamic therapist, why did these positive changes occur?
Isaac became conscious of and resolved his underlying fears, thereby eliminating the need to convert anxiety into physical symptoms.
Isaac got increased rewards for healthy behaviors, which motivated him to walk.
Isaac began to think differently about the nature and causes of his physical symptoms and illness.
The antidepressant medications Isaac was prescribed helped alleviate his physical symptoms as well as his feelings of anxiety and depression.