Significance of Emotional stress
Emotional stress, a key factor across various disciplines, is psychological strain arising from life's challenges. Ayurveda links it to imbalances affecting hair, digestion, and overall health. Science defines it as mental or emotional strain from difficult circumstances. Psychiatry focuses on its emotional impacts like depression. Health sciences highlight its role in exacerbating conditions like infertility, skin disorders, heart issues, and hormonal imbalances, significantly impacting both physical and mental well-being, and even influencing recovery from accidents.
Synonyms: Emotional strain, Psychological stress, Mental strain, Emotional pressure, Psychological tension, Emotional turmoil, Mental distress, Psychological pressure, Mental stress, Psychological stress.
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Hindu concept of 'Emotional stress'
In Hinduism, emotional stress is a negative influence stemming from social pressures, infertility, and lifestyle imbalances. It disrupts bodily homeostasis, potentially worsening conditions like asthma and impacting overall well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Emotional stress factors are considered causative agents for skin disorders in Ayurveda, suggesting that managing stress is important in preventing and treating conditions such as Dadrukushta.[1] (2) Emotional stress can be associated with Alopecia areata, and it is one of the factors that can contribute to the development or exacerbation of the condition, requiring attention to mental and emotional well-being.[2] (3) Emotional stress is a consequence of primary or secondary infertility, resulting from Artava Kshaya, alongside other burdens like social stigma and financial strain.[3] (4) This is a key factor that can lead to Vata Dosha aggravation, mental Dosha imbalance, and depletion of vital energies, thereby affecting bodily functions and overall health.[4] (5) This is a personal history factor in the patient.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Changes in normal vaginal discharge can be caused by emotional stress, nutritional status, pregnancy, usage of medications.[6] (2) Physical & Emotional stress are factors for hair loss as described in the text.[7] (3) Psychological element with anxiety and tension that have a part in the etiopathogenesis of migraine headaches.[8] (4) Stress that can be traced back to the mind and arises from mental conflicts.[9] (5) One of the factors contributing to Ojas depletion, along with physical trauma and poor dietary habits.[10]
The concept of Emotional stress in scientific sources
Emotional stress, a psychological strain, arises from chronic conditions, life challenges, or modern life's complexity. It impacts mental and physical health, exacerbates conditions like alopecia or dandruff, and affects reproductive health, heart health, and recovery from illness.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Attending to the psychological needs of second victims is viewed as a priority, as more than 50% of second victims develop emotional stress post-patient safety incident.[11] (2) The text emphasizes that emotional stress and diabetes-related distress are apparent in caregivers, leading to feelings of fear, anxiety, loss, and negative emotions, which impact their ability to provide care.[12] (3) This is a state of mental strain that can be caused by recurrent discomfort, such as stomach aches or headaches, which may interfere with school and family life.[13] (4) Alopecia has a significant impact on quality of life and is commonly associated with loss of self-esteem and emotional stress, a major issue.[14] (5) This is a factor that has a direct correlation with the intensity of the experience of discomfort and should be considered.[15]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the state of feeling overwhelmed or burdened by emotions, and it is measured using the HAD Scale to assess anxiety and depression levels.[16] (2) Emotional stress or crisis is often the underlying cause of an accident or injury, potentially influencing a patient's recovery and their psychological state.[17] (3) The text mentions this factor as something associated with myofascial pain, and contrasts it with the causes of fibromyalgia.[18] (4) Patients are under terrific emotional stress and in their striving for adjustment they need all the encouragement and recognition of their efforts that we can possibly give them.[19] (5) This refers to the feelings of strain experienced by some physiotherapists during the pandemic, which was a factor considered in the study's exploration of mental health impacts.[20]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Single mothers cope with stress and stigma related to their status.[21] (2) Emotional stress, like pictures and audio of physical violence, can lead to increased pain perception, as seen in studies, and is one factor that influences the pain response.[22] (3) A specified type of stress that significantly contributes to leading causes of death, illustrating its severe health implications.[23] (4) Psychological strain that can lead to mental health disorders, recognized by Malays, often with less stigma compared to psychiatric conditions.[24]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A factor that can trigger seizures, along with menstrual periods, in the patient described in the case report.[25] (2) Emotional stress is a psychological challenge that can elicit distinct responses depending on gender and early life experiences.[26]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) There is a link between this and the onset or exacerbation of acne.[27] (2) It can emerge during outpatient dental interventions. The majority of these interventions is performed with consciousness preserved.[28]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Individuals with inadequate and avoidant coping styles are likely to have higher levels of this, along with increased feelings of hopelessness or negative expectations.[29]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) The positive effects of support groups, such as increasing long-term coping skills, decreasing emotional stress and improving quality of life, are well documented.[30]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Emotional Stress and coping strategies were used by adults during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, showcasing the psychological impact.[31] (2) Mental and emotional strain experienced by athletes due to pressure to perform, maintain weight, and meet expectations.[32] (3) Emotional stress is a key factor impacting sleep physiology, and is correlated with stress and anxiety, which can lead to insomnia, indicating the importance of emotional regulation.[33] (4) Feelings of pressure, tension, or unease related to a specific event or situation.[34] (5) The improvement of emotional self-regulation capacities is very important in Primary Education because at this period there is an increase in academic and social demands that can negatively affect emotional stress.[35]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Emotional stress and mental illness can be caused by air pollution, leading residents to purchase medical insurance by increasing their health losses.[36] (2) Emotional stress from complex family relationships can directly cause female workers of childbearing age to have anxiety due to work-family conflict, thus reducing fertility intentions.[37] (3) Emotional stress caused by loneliness during independent learning may negatively influence an individual's psychological state, which can limit their development in terms of learning achievements.[38] (4) After the pandemic, people with higher educational level are the ones who have reduced their shared practice of environmental activities, which may be associated with higher levels of emotional stress.[39] (5) Emotional stress is a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances, often leading to feelings of anxiety, frustration, or overwhelm, which can negatively impact well-being and performance.[40]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is a feeling experienced by children in polygamous marriages, and the text indicates they exhibit higher levels of this, along with other challenges, compared to children in monogamous families.[41] (2) This refers to the emotional impacts of stress, such as depression and anger, that the program targets for reduction and management.[42] (3) This refers to the mental and emotional strain that can arise from various factors, including the anticipation of negative results or the program being seen as a potential threat to self-esteem.[43]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Emotional stress, not bodily pain, is consistently denoted by a specific root appearing fifteen times in the Hebrew Bible, as illustrated in various verses.[44] (2) Emotional stress is generated by the external pressure or burden conveyed by the verb bareo, used to describe the experience of Paul.[45]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A state of mental or emotional strain caused by challenging circumstances.[46]