2023-08-11 14:30:00
Problems sleeping, tachycardia, poor digestion, extra kilos, anxiety and nervousness, feelings of discomfort… During the stages of continuous crisis, our body suffers more than usual and “complains” through these and other symptoms and disorders of health.
Numerous medical studies document the relationship between periods of uncertainty, with an increase -in the risk or incidence- of the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and addictive substances. There is also an increase in cardiovascular disorders, insomnia, obesity and psychosomatic disorders (tingling, dizziness), as well as worsening diet, sexual life and dental health, among other effects.
To attenuate reflexes in the body, psychiatrist Antonio Arumí suggests balancing personal and work life, maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, practicing sports on a regular basis, doing activities that motivate us in our free time, having a stable family life and harmonious life and a rich and stimulating social life, as well as avoiding the consumption of toxic substances.
“Continued stress situations not only affect the brain, but also the inflammatory areas of any organ in the body,” according to the specialist, who highlights the close connection that exists between mental health and physical health, therefore, ” In many cases, treating the first one can solve the second one”.
There is a clear relationship between situations of stress and depression with myocardial pathologies, since people with any of these mental disorders have a greater tendency to suffer a heart attack, and conversely, those who have heart problems are at greater risk of suffering from depression. . However, there are some simple strategies that help you stay calm and move on, reducing stress and improving your health.
The expert advises reducing the so-called “life drama”, since people who have been fired or fear losing their job often just complain, which adds stress to their situation and makes things worse. For Arumí, what is really dramatic “is increasing our anger, anxiety or fear, so if we find ourselves having self-pitying conversations, complaining and referring to how bad the situation is, we must try to change the subject or the tone of the conversation.” the talk, and focus on how to improve the situation.”
He also recommends controlling and limiting the amount of news we see and deciding how much we can receive to stay informed without getting depressed, as well as giving yourself time to heal psychologically and emotionally after a loss of any kind.
RELAXING DECOMPRESSION
In addition to mental harmony, the other pillars to improve our health are nutrition and physical exercise. It is also recommended to promote family ties and friendships by sharing activities that generate well-being, and practicing the so-called relaxing decompression, consisting of taking two deep breaths through the nose and two long breaths through the mouth. To maintain an ideal state of health, it is recommended to exercise for half an hour a day.
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