The psychologist pointed out the connection of unlived emotions with chronic diseases

Olga Avanesyan, a practicing psychologist and psychotherapist, told how unlived emotions turn into chronic diseases.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, June 3, the expert noted that suppressed emotions do not disappear without a trace. According to her, unlived feelings can manifest themselves in the form of chronic muscle tension, spasms and circulatory disorders. The body spends resources on their constant containment, which over time can lead to fatigue, inflammatory processes and health problems.

The specialist explained that excessive control is often accompanied by tension in the neck and shoulders, anxiety can affect the work of the stomach, anger can affect the condition of the liver and gallbladder, and resentment can cause a feeling of heaviness in the chest and discomfort when breathing.

According to the expert, living emotions is as important a need as sleeping or eating. She stressed that it is important to follow a "mental hygiene" and regularly work with your feelings, including with the help of a psychologist. This helps not to accumulate internal tension, reduces the number of unexplained symptoms, restores energy and improves the quality of relationships with others.

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At the end of May, clinical psychologist Daria Salnikova warned about the serious health consequences of chronic stress. According to her, prolonged stress is one of the main causes of panic attacks and other mental and physiological problems.

At the same time, psychiatrist Yevgeny Kulgavchuk told RT that physical activity can positively affect the emotional state, but in some mental disorders, incorrectly selected loads can worsen well-being. In general, physical activity is a natural antidepressant.

Also in May, psychologist Svetlana Shevchenko urged not to plunge into negative emotions in order to regain the joy of life. According to her, it's better every day to "find a reason to say thank you to yourself — for what you thank your environment, this day, the situation that gave you something." It is also useful to have small rituals that give positive emotions, such as regularly indulging yourself with your favorite dish, music, or other enjoyable activity. 360.ru .

In February, clinical psychologist Arina Shelyganova said that separating facts and fantasies would help to cope with anxiety. The expert also advised to limit the information flow, as "an excess of news increases anxiety," NSN notes.

Earlier, psychosomatologist and neuropsychologist Ekaterina Tur spoke about the impact of emotions on physical health. According to her, constant anxiety, unlived emotions, psychological trauma and suppressed grief can negatively affect health. It is important not to ignore your feelings, but to live and let them go, as this helps to restore both your emotional and physical condition. Pravda.Ru .