The psychologist spoke about the consequences of chronic stress

Clinical psychologist Daria Salnikova warned about the serious health consequences of chronic stress.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, May 26, the specialist noted that prolonged stress is one of the main causes of panic attacks and other mental and physiological problems. According to her, this condition negatively affects the body: concentration decreases, emotions begin to prevail, sudden mood swings and even hysterical reactions appear.

The expert added that stress also affects the physical condition — women's gait becomes less stable, it is more difficult for them to keep on their heels, men experience lethargy in their muscles and a weakening of the muscular corset.

In addition, according to the expert, chronic stress worsens the condition of the skin, making it less elastic due to a decrease in collagen production, and also causes muscle clamps throughout the body. She stressed that this is why people are more likely to turn to massages, spas and sports, and the clamps themselves can manifest themselves even in the jaw area, which is often recorded by neurologists today.

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Psychologist Kristina Morozova said on May 25 that sleep procrastination — hanging on gadgets for a long time instead of going to sleep — is a consequence of severe stress. Life.ru . During the day, a person may not have enough time for himself, and thus he tries to grab the missing positive emotions and relieve tension through distracting activities at night.

On the eve of May 24, oncologist Violetta Purtskhvanidze warned that chronic stress makes the body more vulnerable to diseases. One of the most serious assumptions is its connection with the development of oncological diseases.

On May 20, Eduard Shamsutdinov, a practicing psychologist, pointed out the potential harm of intense stress training. They can maintain high cortisol levels and lead to emotional burnout. 360.ru .

On the eve of May 19, psychologist Daria Kontratieva noted that chronic stress can cause pain, insomnia and panic attacks, so in such cases it is important to consult a specialist, because the body signals suppressed emotions, writes RIAMO.

Before that, on May 7, neurologist Ekaterina Kovalenko said that chronic stress damages the hippocampus. The expert noted that prolonged stress in a child causes the body to spend energy not on development, but on constant adaptation and "survival." According to her, such overload can negatively affect the immune system, cognitive functions and increase the risk of health problems in the future. kp.ru .

In early May, psychiatrist Yevgeny Kulgavchuk, in an interview with RT, said that the loss of spontaneous joy is a sign of chronic stress. According to him, coping with chronic stress helps the ability to allow yourself to be "uncomfortable": sometimes not answering calls, skipping workouts, or indulging in your favorite food without feeling guilty.

Earlier Pravda.Ru She wrote that you can minimize the risks of chronic stress by normalizing your daily routine and creating conditions for a full recovery of the body.