When our soul suffers, our body often suffers and becomes ill. Backwards; Good thoughts and good feelings throughout the day make us feel healthier and better. How does our soul automatically affect our body? What can we do for our well-being and how can we protect ourselves when too much stress manifests itself?
Our body and soul affect each other. This insight is not new, Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) said, "It is the Mind that creates the Body." The theory of the interrelationship of body and soul, with its English term "Embodiment", has gained a new momentum in psychology and medicine. What exactly is meant by this mutual relationship is explained by the following short story:
'' Two close friends were standing together on a glass platform. While one of the friends is enjoying this wonderful view and fresh air, he feels happy and peaceful. The other is; He sweats and has heart palpitations because he is afraid of heights. Anxiety level increases. A young man then comes onto the platform. The anxious and anxious woman spontaneously believes that she has found the man of her dreams. This kind of reaction is possible according to "Regulation Theory". The reason this; It is the elevated state excitement of the woman who is anxious and worried. Throat lump, heart pounding. Compared to the other friend who is enjoying the view and fresh air, there is a greater willingness to fall in love at that moment. She subconsciously expects the young man to protect and support her.''
As a people, the interaction of body and soul with each other is not foreign. There are numerous expressions and proverbs explaining the impact of both positive and negative spiritual processes on the Spirit and Body.
- Butterflies flying in our stomach - A heart jumping with joy - Laughter
Compared to these;
- Anger within us - Feet freezing/cold - Physical strain, difficulty.
It is seen that especially stomach and back pains significantly affect the spirituality. People with chronic back pain have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety disorders.
When spiritual pain affects the body, Psychosomatic waist heresies are mentioned. Even for people with normal levels of stress and anxiety, high levels of stress at work and at home can harm them. In order to cope with stress and prevent stress effectively in advance, it will be useful to include the following 3 methods and behaviors in your daily life.
1. KEEPING A DIARY
Verbal expression and writing are very powerful factors. Some psychologists consider writing as a standalone form of therapy. Being able to put into words one's feelings, concerns, anxieties and experiences; He can not only actively control his emotions but also his thoughts. Describing traumatic and difficult events while writing may initially cause emotions to worsen.
However, according to a study in the USA in the mid-1980s, keeping a regular diary has been proven to contribute significantly to physiological relaxation and health.
''Students studying at a university keep a diary for at least 6 months under the instructions of Psychologist James Rennebaker. This experimental group is then compared to a Control group that does not keep a diary. As a result, it was observed that the group that kept a diary had fewer headaches and had fewer diseases. This study by James Rennebaker has been confirmed by many other scientists.
2- LEARNING TO MEDITATE!
Meditation still often has esoteric connotations. However, for several years, respected scientists and doctors have also been addressing the phenomena in the human brain triggered by regular meditation exercises. As a result, according to scientific findings, 20 minutes of meditation a day can control depression, anxiety and fears. The reason for this is that we can consciously focus on our body's signals during this time. Psychiatrist and Meditation Expert Jon Kabat-Zinn proved this prediction with a documentary program on an international television channel. Kabat-Zinn's Meditation techniques are now used in hospitals, showing how effective and important meditation is for the healing process of the human body.
According to current research, meditation also slows down cell aging. or. This may be a good and valid reason to start Meditation.
3-SMILE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR DEFENSE!
Laughter is the best medicine. As a people, we know this. Laughing often means a healthier life. In an online survey conducted with approximately more than 2500 participants; It has been shown that people with a sense of humor are happier. In subsequent experiments, the same researchers showed that humor reduced sensitivity to pain and made people perceive a boring environment as less depressing. Psychotherapists view humor as a helpful and important coping strategy for dealing with anxiety and stress.
*HELP FROM PSYCHOTHERAPY
Unfortunately, antidepressions and medications only provide short-term relief from physical pain caused by emotional conflicts and stress. The methods mentioned above must be applied regularly to be effective. Anyone who has been suffering from symptoms for a long time and cannot find any physical cause from doctors despite intensive searches should get support from a psychotherapist. For successful treatment this should be done as early as possible....
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