What are the Signs and Symptoms of Psychological Stress?
Freud believed that stress comes from internal and external sources which threaten our ego and identity. In defense we may use denial, suppress emotions, try to rationalise, project negative emotions onto others, displacement and humour. When we are psychologically stressed out, our bodies are also worn out. Chronic, prolonged stress suppresses our immunity and makes us vulnerable to illness and disease. Click HERE for information. Stressful life situations are strongly associated with illness and disease. We experience a number of physical and psychological symptoms of stress. As we experience stress our body reacts to prepare for ‘fight or flight’ and in doing blood pressure is elevated. Chronic stress in relation to inner-city living and economic hardship has been linked to hypertension or high blood pressure. Psychological stress also interferes with the immune system which makes the body vulnerable to several forms of cancer. Also, the digestive system activity is reduce which cre
