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psychosomatic disorders; stress (pathophysiology (stress slows down normal…
psychosomatic disorders; stress
Definition
stress is a conscious or unconscious psychological feeling or physical situation which comes after as a result of physical or mental positive or negative pressure to overwhelm adaptive capacities
causes
external causes
work or school
relationship difficulties
children and family
financial problems
pregnancy
internal causes
rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
negative self-talk
pessimism
unrealistic expectation
all-or-nothing attittude
assessment and common findings
emotional symptoms
anger, anxiety, burnout, fatigue, sadness, restlessness, depression
behavioural symptoms
food cravings, sudden angry outburst, drug and alcohol abuse, social withdrawal
physical symptoms
sweating with pain in the back or chest
cramps or muscle spasms,
lower immunity against diseases
heart disease
stomach upset
pathophysiology
stress slows down normal bodily functions, such as digestive and immune system. all resources can than be concentrated on rapid breathing, boold flow, alertness and muscle use
the body changes in the following way during stress;
blood pressure and pulse rate rise
breathing is faster and the digestive system slows down
immune activities decreases and the muscles become tense
a heighteness state of alertnesss prevents sleep
medical management
doctors will not usually prescribe medication for coping with stress, unless the patient have underlying illness such as depression or anxiety. in that case antidepressents may be prescribed
nursing management and health education
nutrition
time management
exercise
prioritiziing
establishing support network
breathing and relaxation