Psychosomatic symptoms: When the mind takes its toll on the body
Stomach ache before an important appointment, a racing heart in a tense situation, or a headache after a stressful day: psychological stress can manifest itself physically – something many people have experienced.Sometimes these symptoms disappear as soon as the tension eases. Sometimes they persist or return. In such cases, we often refer to them as psychosomatic symptoms. But what exactly does that mean? What physical symptoms can stress trigger – and what helps when the body keeps sending out warning signals?