What are the symptoms of excessive psychological stress?

Have you ever thought about suicide? Even if it’s just a thought for a second; have you ever thought about giving up? Even if it's just a momentary thought. I can understand where your thoughts of suicide and giving up come from. After all, this society pushes us too hard, and we become people who are not ourselves. But life has to go on, and we can only grit our teeth and persevere, but this brings a lot of pressure.

Symptoms of excessive psychological stress and ways to reduce stress

Symptoms of excessive stress

First, physical aspects: palpitations and chest pain, headaches, cold or sweaty palms, digestive system problems (such as stomach discomfort, diarrhea, etc.), nausea or vomiting, reduced immunity, etc.;

Second, emotional aspects. Irritability, impatience, worry, tension, indifference, anxiety, collapse, etc.

Third, behavioral aspects: insomnia, excessive smoking and drinking, procrastination, lateness and absence from work, stopping entertainment, craving for food or anorexia, taking sedatives, etc.;

Fourth, mental aspect: difficulty concentrating, decreased expression ability, memory, and judgment, persistent negative attitude towards oneself and the surrounding environment, indecisiveness, etc.

Psychological stress can cause skin damage

People are under psychological pressure all the time, including career, family, interpersonal relationships, emotions, and life. Psychological pressure plays the role of a "silent killer" in people's lives. You may not know the extent of the psychological pressure you are under, but your skin can clearly tell you, because the skin tissue and the central nervous system of the human body have the same embryonic tissue. So, pay attention to your skin and you will learn about yourself.

Herpes: Psychological stress reduces the body's resistance, making the immune system's defenses less strong. If you have the herpes bacteria, you are more likely to get blisters and genital herpes.

Wrinkles: Anxiety consumes a lot of nutrients needed for life activities, slowing down cell activity and metabolism. The skin will appear dull and lack elasticity, and wrinkles will be more easily revealed. Sometimes, frowning and muscle tension caused by psychological stress can also accelerate the formation of wrinkles.

Acne: Psychological stress promotes the activity of sebaceous glands, causing the skin to produce oil and promote the formation of acne.

Weight loss or gain: Psychological stress can change your appetite. Under psychological stress, some people will gain weight, while others will lose weight.

Eczema: Psychological stress itself does not cause dry, flaky skin, but it can aggravate existing symptoms. For example, sweating under psychological stress can not only make eczema worse, but can also cause peeling, pus, redness and itching, and sometimes spread to a larger area on the skin surface.

Psychological pressure is caused by external factors. There is another reason that must be mentioned. It is because our self-confidence is too fragile and we cannot survive in this world. We are not here to change the world. We can only adapt to the world and live according to its rules. Only then can we find a way to truly enjoy our lifestyle.