General malaise refers to a disorder. This can have physical causes
or psychological, illness or social problems can trigger this negative
feeling. Often it is a warning signal. Those affected feel without
drive. They have no strength and are drained. Often other symptoms
also occur: vomiting such as dizziness or a queasy
feeling in the stomach. Other sufferers notice mainly psychological
effects. They lack the desire to be active. Most of all, they feel
emotionally weak. She is plagued by lethargy.
In addition, there are unspecific physical complaints. Lively
writes on www.bym.de: “There are lots of little things, but all of them taken
together get on my nerves and limit me. I can't concentrate, that's why
learning is very difficult for me right now and I'm inattentive in
conversations. I'm easily irritable and quickly become unfriendly, I would
love to hide in bed all day anyway. "
Beginning diseases
“Unfortunately, my HA doesn't have an appointment until later in the
week, but I'm feeling pretty dirty at the moment. I'm just lying around,
when I get up I feel sick for a few minutes after a short time and I have the
feeling that something is happening in my body. Sounds really strange, but
that's exactly how I feel right now. ”Eloq on the forum med1.de.
The diffuse signs of malaise mean that those affected usually do not
know whether the cause is physical or psychological. Often this disorder
heralds the beginning of an illness. Viral infections, especially a cold
or flu, start with this negative feeling. Even a low blood pressure , blood pressure
fluctuations or anemia characterized by discomfort. Negative stress also shows up
early in the form of an uncomfortable feeling.
With stress, the accompanying symptoms are sleep disorders, exhaustion and even
depression.
Social triggers
Feeling unwell can also have social causes. People who fear for
their jobs, students who suffer from bullying and people who isolate themselves
socially or are isolated from others feel uncomfortable.
A warning sign
The following applies to all those affected: Feeling unwell is not an
illness, but a warning signal. It can warn of serious physical illnesses,
reveal a mental crisis or point out a social problem. In all cases it is
important to solve the cause, not just to fight the negative feeling.
Psychological triggers
Everyone knows feeling unwell before exams, unpleasant conversations or
generally unpleasant situations. We then feel a queasy feeling in the
hollow of our stomach, a " lump in our throat ", we
feel weak and without energy.
As a rule, we know the reason only too well: the upcoming math exam or
the appointment with the landlord. Once this situation is over, the bad
feeling usually also disappears.
What helps against a feeling of
discomfort?
Above all, bed rest, combined with plenty of water, helps against the
discomfort itself. These are also the methods to ward off an impending
cold. If the feeling does not go away for days, please consult a doctor.
Either you have contracted an infection for which home remedies are
insufficient, or you suffer from psychological problems for which these home
remedies are also ineffective.
diagnosis
Diagnosis is not easy for the doctor. First of all, he has to find
out whether physical, psychological or psychosocial triggers play a
role. To do this, he has an intensive conversation with the patient.
In the case of psychological and psychosocial causes, the doctor can
only find them if the person concerned works with him, i.e. if they are
honest. This is often easier said than done: Mentally induced malaise
often stems from the fact that we push problems out of consciousness and we are
either embarrassed to reveal them or we even suppress them so successfully that
we no longer recognize them ourselves.
It is easier for the doctor when physical causes come into question: He
measures the blood pressure, takes a blood sample, and detects viruses or
bacteria. He also asks about accompanying symptoms: Influenza infections
quickly show up in exhaustion, aching limbs , scratching
the throat, coughing and runny nose ; Anemia
is also linked to feelings of dizziness.
Consequences of negative feelings
General malaise makes everyday life difficult. Those affected have difficulty
concentrating and are therefore poor in their work and school. This is
just as true for brain sports as it is for physical exercise. Even more:
physical exercise is hardly possible.
Depending on the cause, serious damage can occur without treatment: In
the case of psychological triggers, for example, a burnout syndrome or a nervous breakdown
is emerging . If the blood circulation is disturbed, a circulatory
collapse may be imminent: Feeling unwell can also herald serious illnesses such
as a heart
attack .
fears
Negative feelings with a psychological cause are usually associated with
excessive fear . Often
there are existential fears, but various phobias also show up initially as a
feeling of discomfort and then increase to sweating and panic attacks .
Early symptom in anxiety disorders
General malaise is also an early symptom of anxiety disorders, but
accompanies the patient throughout the illness. They generally feel
uncomfortable because they feel at the mercy of something that is both general
and indefinite.
You feel uncomfortable, behave restlessly. Inside they are
restless, they often seem driven. In addition, there is a lack of
interest, concentration disorders and joylessness. You exhaust
yourself. Their environment seems unreal to them. You feel far from
everything and close to fainting.
These psychological causes are usually best treated with a mixture of
psychotherapy and medication.
Social pressures
The solutions here are designed for the long term. Medication and
psychological support can alleviate the uncomfortable feeling, but success can
only be achieved when the social situation that plays into the discomfort is
over.
It's easy to say: But if someone experiences discrimination because of
their appearance or sexual orientation, if a boss harasses their employees, or
if a person, for whatever reason, feels uncomfortable in their job, then that
cannot be done at the push of a button to change. It is always about the
individual case, and a solution can only be individual.
Prevent discomfort
There are a numbers of ways to prevent psychological
discomfort. The first is: reduce negative stress. To reduce stress,
you can hold in-depth conversations with friends and partners as well as
superficial small talk.
As banal as it sounds: go for a walk and ride a bike. Both are proven
excellent methods for effective stress reduction .
