complex interaction of psychological and physiological factors.
Frustration is a negative emotional state that occurs when a person encounters obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals or satisfying their needs. This emotional state is not limited to the mental level; It triggers a number of neural and hormonal reactions in the body. When a person is frustrated, the brain, particularly the limbic system, activates the autonomic nervous system, which leads to the release of stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) that stimulate physical responses such as heart palpitations, increased blood pressure, increased secretion of gastric acid, and muscle tension. Repeated or prolonged exposure to stressors can disrupt the body’s internal balance (homeostasis), which can lead to the development of chronic psychosomatic symptoms. In addition, frustration contributes to a weakened immune system. Long-term elevated cortisol levels reduce the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases, making a person more susceptible to health disorders of psychosomatic origin, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), asthma, migraines, and skin diseases. Persistent frustration also weakens a person’s ability to adapt psychologically, reduces their flexibility and effectiveness of coping strategies, and increases the severity of the physiological responses associated with it.