Post Date April, 15 2023
Mental and psychological distress can lead to a 20 year lifespan for men, which also shows the importance of men's psychology for their health. Although many people think that men have always been careless, it is undeniable that men often experience very fragile moments in their psychology.
A new study in Denmark, which lasted for 11 years and involved 9870 adults since 2000, found that compared to those without corresponding problems, the mortality rate of people who often experience emotional distress due to marital relationships doubled; People who are often anxious about parent-child relationships have a 50% increase in mortality rate; People who often argue with their families have a doubled mortality rate; The mortality rate of people who often argue with their neighbors has doubled. Research has also found that people with severe mental problems have an average life expectancy reduction of 7 to 24 years.
The negative impact of negative emotions such as anxiety on the human body is comprehensive. In the initial stage, the throat will become hoarse and dry; Muscles will become tense, causing shoulder and neck pain and migraines; Blood sugar will also suddenly increase as a result. If there is long-term chronic anxiety, the risk of asthma, heart disease, and stroke increases, the digestive system is disrupted, memory is significantly reduced, and abnormalities such as fatigue and insomnia can also be caused.
The impact of emotions on health and lifespan is beyond doubt. Generally speaking, negative emotions come from stress, which can be divided into two types. When personal abilities cannot meet external demands, he will feel overwhelmed; On the contrary, when external demands are far less than personal abilities, the pain of not being needed can also create another type of pressure. So, the core of regulating emotions should be recognizing the types of stress and deciding whether to change the environment to adapt to oneself or improve oneself to adapt to the environment. In addition, when encountering emotional disorders, there are also some immediate small methods to alleviate them.
Sleep method. Sleep can alleviate fatigue and reduce the impact of bad emotions on the human body. More and more researchers believe that dreaming has an undeniable effect on alleviating emotional disorders, regardless of whether you remember these dreams when you wake up. Rosalyn Cartwright, director of the Sleep Disorders Service and Research Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, USA, said that if your emotional problems are not very serious, then go to sleep and wake up with nothing.
Exercise method. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to alleviate bad emotions, as it can help the body secrete happy dopamine. Research shows that activities such as household chores have average results, and aerobic exercise such as running, cycling, and swimming are the best choices. It is recommended to exercise 5 times a week for 20 minutes each time.
Dietary methods. Carbohydrates are emotional foods that can calm people down. Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist Judith Waterman further explained that carbohydrates can stimulate the brain to secrete a neurotransmitter, helping people calm down and relax. 1.5 ounces (approximately 42 grams) of carbohydrates can have a soothing effect, such as eating some French fries, popcorn, etc. appropriately. Eating more protein rich foods such as chicken, lean beef, and sea fish is also beneficial.
In addition to the above methods that can relieve psychological burden, in fact, it can also be achieved through suggestion method. For men, such behavior is of great significance. Although suggestion method may be a bit impractical, it plays an extremely important role in restoring your confidence and motivation.
