ABSTRACT
This chapter examines how some people clearly have more difficulty than others coping with the social and emotional strains of living with information processing differences, and how this can, at times, develop into physical and mental health conditions such as psychosomatic conditions, depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts. Living with a constant barrage of criticism and perceived failure is undoubtably hard especially during the school years, where there is constant assessment and expectation. Stress is like that spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down – too much sugar and there is a risk of overweight and obesity, and all the accompanying health issues. Anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, ranging from nail biting and nervous habits to post traumatic stress disorder. Some physical conditions are more prone to being brought on by stress and anxiety, for example eczema, psoriasis, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease and chest pains.
