A new useful thread has appeared on Twitter. In it, the author explains what apathy is, how it manifests itself and how you can try to pull yourself out of this state on your own.
What is apathy
apathy is a kind of defense mechanism in our psyche. the nervous system of a person in constant stressful situations includes a certain blocker that slows down nervous processes
in turn, preventing a person from burning out from excessive nervous shocks
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
How does it differ from laziness and depression
how to understand that you have apathy?
when you don't feel like washing the dishes, because you just don't like doing it, that's laziness
if you cannot pull yourself together and do the usual things that at any other time you would easily have done, this already looks like apathy
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
apathy and depression: what's the difference?
depression is not just a bad mood, but a serious medical condition that affects your physical and mental health
apathy is not yet depression, but the state is very close. in general, it is absolutely normal if it lasts 1-3 days
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
Apathy and depression can be both signs Common and Different Features Between Depression and Apathy in Neurocognitive Disorders single disorder and independent syndromesApathy is not depression. Simply put, the presence of apathy does not yet indicate depression, but this state cannot be triggered. If you cannot cope on your own, be sure to consult a doctor.
What are the symptoms
but the state of apathy is also characterized by a violation of the emotional-volitional sphere, and first of all, a person manifests emotionlessness
for example, you feel discouraged and you drop an expensive cup, presented by your most beloved person, and at the same time do not react in any way
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
signs and symptoms of apathy:
• indifference to what is happening in life
• emotional lethargy
• decreased activity
• desire to close off from society
• laziness
• sleepiness
• loss of interest in simple everyday joys
• loss of appetite—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
According to researchPain and apathy, in some cases, apathy can be the cause of pain syndromes.
the most common type of pain is headache; disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract are also observed
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
What to do if you have apathy
1. basic care starts with the body
sleep and rest - do you do it, or stay up late? Are you getting enough sleep?
it seems so self-evident that many simply do not consider this factor. meanwhile, healthy sleep is the basis for the body's recovery
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
2. are you moving enough?
movement is the body's way of dealing with stress
3. food
try to give up the habit of eating in front of the TV, try to eat with pleasure. so you will fill not only the stomach, but also your internal energy resources
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
4. perception training
try to notice what you like about people and events. if you manage to focus on something pleasant around you, it launches new neural connections in the brain and opens up the internal resources of the psyche
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
5. practice of small steps
when hands are low and there is little strength, it is important to set yourself small realistic goals and achieve them
don't plan too much! Scientists have proven that a person who overloads his plan is much less successful than someone who plans a little
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
6. start with empathy for yourself and embrace your condition
at this time, the best thing is to admit that you have this state. and you are not lazy, not shameless, but a person who is exhausted, who needs a reboot
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
7. analysis
determine what exactly preceded your apathy. identifying the reasons, you can at least hypothetically change the situation
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
8. communicate
try to communicate more with different people. man is a social being. it is logical that in the absence of communication, indifference, isolation appears
but here you need to know when to stop: if you are physically or mentally exhausted, it is better to sleep and take time for yourself
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
9. watching movies and listening to music has not been canceled
10. try experimenting with your image
11. hobby search
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
if you are not yet mired in a swamp of complete apathy, then you can easily cope with this condition on your own, but if this feeling lasts more than 3 weeks, then it is better to consult a specialist and there is nothing shameful about it ((take care yourself!
—; (@yericassoo) July 21, 2020
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