Oliver writes to a newspaper advice column: "My girlfriend has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. She is frustrated that the doctors don't believe she has a physical disease and angry with her friends who tell her it's all in her head. What can I say that will be supportive but also accurate?" Assuming the columnist is trained in counseling, which one of the following responses is he or she most likely to suggest?
A. "Your physical complaints are real, and so is the distress you feel when we can't find the cause."
B. "You have a mental health disorder, and there is no stigma attached to seeking treatment from a mental health professional."
C. "I respect your independence, so if you want to pursue additional testing from other physicians, I will support you."
D. "We haven't found a physical cause yet, but that doesn't mean your behaviors or your feelings are abnormal."
Answer: A
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