Frustration and psychosomatic disorders
The central dynamics of psychosomatics. Frustration is defined as a negative emotional state that occurs when a person encounters obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals or meeting their needs. These obstacles can be internal (personal limitations) or external (environmental and social circumstances). This emotional state is not limited to its psychological impact; It also affects the physiological systems of the body, increasing the activation of the autonomic nervous system and triggering hormonal reactions associated with stress (the release of cortisol and adrenaline). This increases the likelihood of experiencing chronic or acute physical symptoms associated with psychosomatic disorders. The link between frustration and psychosomatic disorders is evident in the fact that the accumulation of chronic frustration leads to persistent psychological stress, which translates into physical symptoms: high blood pressure, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic headaches, skin diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Persistent frustration also weakens a person’s ability to implement effective coping strategies, reduces psychological flexibility, self-efficacy, and psychological resilience, which increases the severity of psychosomatic symptoms and slows recovery. On the other hand, research shows that a person’s awareness of the sources of frustration and finding ways to overcome them plays a decisive role. People who have the skills to self-regulate, manage emotions, and the ability to reframe frustrating situations often show greater resilience to the development of psychosomatic disorders.