Psychological stress affects human health and has profound negative effects, as constant stress harms both the body and the soul. What are its most prominent harms? How do we protect ourselves from it?
The head of the German Health Knowledge Foundation, Dr. Ralf Sohr, confirms that constant psychological stress pushes a person to adopt unhealthy behaviors and habits, such as lack of sleep, smoking, eating quickly, or eating unhealthy food, which leads to a weakening of the immune system, and then the person becomes… More vulnerable to infectious diseases.
Digestive problems
Sur explains that constant psychological stress leads to digestive problems, which include diarrhea, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Constant psychological stress also negatively affects the motor system, as it leads to muscle strain, back pain, and herniated disc.
High blood pressure and diabetes
For her part, German psychiatrist Mazda Adley pointed out that constant psychological stress leads to high blood pressure, which in turn raises the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
The doctor added that constant psychological stress causes the body to store more sugar and fat and enhances the chances of insulin resistance, which paves the way for type 2 diabetes, high levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood, and narrowing of blood vessels.
Panic attacks and depression
On the other hand, Adley pointed out that constant psychological stress naturally has a negative impact on the mind and soul, as it leads to poor concentration and memory problems, and it also raises the risk of developing fear and anxiety disorders and panic attacks, as well as paves the way for infection. With depression.
Relaxation techniques
To avoid these serious health risks, constant psychological stress must be faced by practicing relaxation techniques, such as yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and attention exercises. Regular exercise also helps to get rid of psychological stress.
It is also useful to practice hobbies and meet friends, as this helps enhance positive feelings, and thus a feeling of psychological relaxation.
Psychotherapy
If these measures do not succeed in confronting ongoing psychological tension, then a psychiatrist should be consulted to undergo psychological treatment, as cognitive behavioral therapy helps to change the ways and patterns of thinking that enhance psychological tension, such as the constant pursuit of perfection.
It is also possible to undergo treatment with psychiatric medications, such as tranquilizers and antidepressants.
2023-11-03 08:04:04
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