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Severity of psychophysiological complaints

the degree of frequency, intensity and influence of physical symptoms related to psychological factors on a person’s daily life and quality of life. These complaints do not arise only from obvious organic causes; They are often associated with the mechanisms of interaction between the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system, as well as emotional factors such as anxiety, stress, and frustration. Severity here reflects a certain range ranging from simple, transient symptoms such as headaches or sleep disturbances to chronic or complex symptoms such as persistent gastrointestinal pain, blood pressure problems or cardiorespiratory disorders. The severity of these complaints is also determined by the degree of perception of them by a person and his psychological interpretation of existing symptoms. People with low psychological resilience or unconstructive coping strategies are more likely to exaggerate these symptoms and perceive them as catastrophic, which increases their intensity and worsens their consequences. Biological factors (e.g., genetic predisposition) and social factors (e.g., pressure in the family or at work) also contribute to the escalation or mitigation of complaints. Thus, the severity of psychophysiological complaints is an important indicator used in medical psychological diagnosis and assessment to understand the nature of psychosomatic disorders and to develop appropriate treatment plans aimed at reducing symptoms and increasing the psychological and physical adaptation of a person.