With the rate of increased anxiety in our country, it’s of no surprise that the need for medication has grown. You can take medication for psychological symptoms like elevated moods, low moods, sex drive, poor appetite, etc. What we understand about medication is truly remarkable. What is still a question is the cause of such problems.
Psychophysiology is the area of study of how the body and the mind interact together. Traditional medicine in our country has attempted to treat these as very separate areas of study. Emotions are just as connected to the body as other components. This has been labeled a “Body Mind” perspective in the psychology field.
When we constantly criticize ourselves, the Body Mind perspective would suggest that this creates a physiological response in the body. Our emotions are a biological component in the body and reacts to many of the same things the body does. When the body believes a threat is imminent, emotions will rise quickly so that you can react decisively for the crisis. This message is created through a combination of the environment and our thoughts/beliefs.
If you do not have underlying medical problems, the inner bully may be a source of many problems…including mood swings. It is always recommended to treat medical problems before assuming it is purely psychological. Once the medical problems are ruled out or treated, it is very possible to change this dynamic by learning more about how your body responds to stress. Remember that your emotions are red flags and when you learn to listen to the message they can be very helpful.
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