Cuando el estrés se convierte en dolor: las enfermedades psicosomáticas como defensa psíquica en jóvenes entre 18-25 años del municipio de Villavicencio.

Abstract

Certainly, the world is constantly changing, which requires a process of adaptation that often does not allow us to think about what we are experiencing, about the transformations that are required to continue with a daily routine, which requires a rapid adjustment. on the part of the subject to adapt to change, it is a fight to survive in the face of a mismatch, which involves high levels of stress. Consequently, within the discomfort that stress can cause, there are diseases known as psychosomatics, these must be understood from the mind-body relationship, thus psychology is the discipline in charge of covering this phenomenon. The present study seeks to understand psychosomatic diseases as a psychological defense against stress in young people between 18-25 years of age in the municipality of Villavicencio Meta, from a qualitative methodology and interpretive paradigm in order to focus on the interpretation of the meaning of human actions, by through a semi-structured interview with 4 young people to understand the subjective experiences of young people.