Nervous system: strengthening nerves and restoring the psyche

Before we tell you how to treat neurasthenia, you should first understand what it is and what the symptoms of this pathological condition are.

Neurasthenia or asthenoneurotic syndrome is the most common type of mental disorder with mild changes. In essence, this is a severe depletion of the nervous system. Due to the similarity of symptoms, it is sometimes identified with chronic fatigue syndrome, however, as recent studies have shown, these conditions have different origins, so the treatment should be different.

A breakdown of the nervous system, which is neurasthenia, is a reversible phenomenon, regardless of how intensively and for a long time the manifestations of this syndrome were observed. It occurs without severe personality disorders and psychosis. But the person is well aware of his condition and tolerates it quite hard, which worsens the quality of his life.

Asthenic neurosis occurs due to some situation that traumatizes the psyche, coupled with chronic “lack of sleep” or a lack of other physiological needs, as well as overload of the body. To these factors are added various painful conditions, including infections.

Both men and women are equally susceptible to the disorder, but in the latter, due to the burden of various pathologies, it is more severe. As for the age limit, the majority of cases are people over 25 years old. This disease even received the “popular” name “manager’s syndrome.” But our fast-paced era has made its own adjustments: due to the complex school curriculum, intellectual and sports activity, representatives of the current younger generation also began to be diagnosed with neurasthenia.

It would be a misconception to believe that asthenoneurotic syndrome is characteristic only of residents of large cities. It’s just that people living in small settlements, including villages, are accustomed to attributing all health problems of this kind to simple fatigue, laziness, and bad character. Meanwhile, neurasthenia awaits every person.

Features of the nervous system

The psyche and body of the adze are interconnected. Any change in one system leads to changes in another. All this is reflected in the internal state. In neurology there is a separate direction - psychosomatics, with the help of which it is possible to establish a certain connection between mental reactions and their impact on human physiology.

As soon as a person becomes depressed or experiences stress, a protective reaction of the body immediately occurs - muscle tension. The body is constantly in tension, while the soul calms down. If such situations happen very rarely, then nothing harms the body.

But if this becomes regular, a psychosomatic illness may appear, which is difficult to identify. Physical ailments begin to actively manifest themselves, and the psychological causes are “deeply” hidden. As a result, doctors can spend years eliminating the effects without knowing exactly the main cause.

All processes inside the body occur smoothly and smoothly, controlled by the central nervous system. But if there is a chronic focus of excitation in the brain, which is caused by negative emotions, the nervous system no longer performs its main function.

When the body is left without a commander-in-chief, failures gradually occur that lead to the collapse of the unified system. The work of every organ is disrupted. As a result, a person develops diseases of the heart, stomach, etc. In addition, other ailments appear: poor appetite, insomnia, apathy, irritation, lack of interest in what is happening and in one’s life. In addition to the body, the psyche suffers. A feeling of anxiety and restlessness appears. From this observation it is clear why the nerves and psyche need to be strengthened. There are a huge number of special techniques for this, which are divided into 2 main groups: for the psyche and the body.

Meditation

The usefulness of this activity is truly difficult to overestimate. Meditation aims to bring balance to thoughts and feelings. Anyone who regularly practices Merkabah or Yoga Nidra certainly feels happy. Such a person has every chance of helping himself return to his former state of internal balance. It’s just important not to be lazy and follow your inner voice. When thinking about how to restore your psyche after stress, you should not neglect this opportunity. Meditation actually has a lot to offer, but only if it is practiced regularly.

Body strengthening

To restore your body and mind, you need to follow simple tips:

Physical activity has a positive effect on the body. Constant movement, sports and other physical activity have a positive effect on the condition of the body, and, consequently, the nervous system improves;
control your diet. The body must receive the required amount of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances found in food products every day;
rejection of bad habits. Despite the fact that many are accustomed to starting the morning with coffee and a cigarette, this habit should be forgotten. It’s better to completely give up all bad habits, such as alcohol, cigarettes, stimulants. The excitement that occurs due to receiving a dose of nicotine is quickly replaced by an inhibitory reaction;
sauna and bathhouse. Such methods help cleanse the body and soul. Elevated temperatures and hot steam together help cope with many diseases, the body and nerves relax;
harden. Water has a positive effect on the nervous system. If you harden yourself, you can strengthen your immune system. It invigorates and strengthens the body. There is a more extreme way to harden yourself - winter swimming. It may seem strange, but the health and calmness of walruses can only be envied. If you go down into an ice hole, your body will be very grateful;
drink as much water as possible. Many people know the 8 glasses method. This is how much water a person should drink per day. This cleanses the body well, removing toxic substances;
massage. A great way to get rid of many ailments and relieve stress. The body gradually loses its flexibility, the joints become less mobile. A good massage will speed up blood circulation and trigger metabolic processes.

What exercises are we talking about?

Jogging will give you positive emotions

A 20-minute walk in the park or a visit to a Pilates studio can help. Going to the gym or going for a long run can also help. Each type of exercise has its own benefits, and different exercises will suit different people.

You may find that your tension is relieved by breathing in fresh air and choose breathing exercises or focus on the soothing rhythm of repetitive muscle movement. Just as stress is unique to each person, so are the ways we cope with it.

Proper diet

Nutritionists have developed a special diet for those who want to stop being nervous and start enjoying life. If the body lacks potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron, then the nervous system and the entire body will suffer. It is especially important to ensure that the body receives the required amount of magnesium.

You need to eat buckwheat, oat and wheat porridge more often.
Phosphorus relieves muscle tension and stabilizes the functioning of the nervous system. The trace element is present in milk, cereals and beans.
Calcium – regulates the functioning of muscles and nerves. Contained in milk, nuts and cabbage.
Iron – contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, ensures normal metabolic processes. Present in seafood, river fish, fruits, green vegetables, baked goods.
Potassium – normalizes the smooth functioning of nerves and muscles, prevents stress and nervous breakdowns. The lack of microelements can be compensated for by vegetables, fruits, lean meat and fish, and dried fruits.

Vitamins and sedatives for nerves

To strengthen the nervous system and psyche, certain vitamins and medications are needed.

Nerves react very favorably to vitamin B and very poorly to its deficiency.

The most convenient way is to purchase an inexpensive package of Pentovit. This is a blister of 50 tablets that contain the entire group of this vitamin.

B vitamins reduce anxiety, relieve nervous tension, normalize mood and even restore nerve cells. They improve thought processes, strengthen memory, give vigor and efficiency.

Vitamin C copes well with stress and improves mood. Vitamin E calms the nervous system. Vitamin A slows down the aging of nerve cells, improves sleep; its deficiency will lead to lethargy, fatigue and some general lethargy.

Tinctures, herbal mixtures, syrups, drops and tablets are the main forms of sedatives. Their purpose:

slow down the excitation processes raging in the subcortex (anger, tearfulness, agitation);
remove vegetative-vascular manifestations (tremor, sweating, rapid heartbeat);
reduce the reaction to external and internal stimuli, which in turn gives a good, restful sleep.

Typically, sedatives are prescribed for neuroses, neurasthenia, sleep disorders, severe stress and anxiety.

The most proven pharmaceutical products are alcohol tinctures of motherwort, valerian, peony, and lily of the valley. They have a powerful calming effect, relieving muscle tension and are effective in falling asleep.

Novo-Passit syrup is more appropriate for mild forms of neurosis, it makes it easier to fall asleep and soothes.

Valocordin, Valoserdin drops, Zelenin drops reduce central nervous system excitation and have a sedative and hypnotic effect. Also, these remedies remove vegetative-vascular symptoms.

The best tablets that restore the balance between inhibition and excitation of the nervous system are:

Glycine;
Afobazole;
Persen;
Donormil.

Setting goals

Until we know what we want to do, it can be difficult to figure out how to restore our psyche after severe stress. A person should be as clear as possible about his desires and capabilities. Without this understanding, it is impossible to move forward, remain satisfied with yourself and the accompanying achievements. Defining specific goals will help you stay on track and find the strength to radically change an unsatisfactory situation. The more clearly a person imagines the changes taking place, the easier it becomes to live.

Biking

This point should be considered separately, since it differs from other sports activities. Cycling helps you achieve a state of thoughtful meditation. It is very valuable and helps to unlock inner potential. What does it mean? During such a useful activity, an individual has time to think through many thoughts and make a hundred constructive decisions. This uses the necessary muscles to help maintain physical fitness. Cycling can be limited only by the desire of the person himself or by weather conditions. It has been noted that regular exercise helps release huge amounts of positive energy. Later it can be used for any pressing matters. Making creative decisions is also not without inspiration.

Don't be afraid of doctors!

What exactly should you do if you notice symptoms? First of all, don’t panic, and secondly, each mental disorder has its own set of criteria, and the most important criterion of them is duration. If you feel bad for two or three days in a row, this is generally a normal fluctuation. For depression, the starting time is two weeks. If a person does not get out of depression for more than two weeks, this is already a reason to talk not about a situational decline in mood, but about clinical depression. And think about how to seek professional help.

Actually, what to do? Going to a psychiatrist, even if you later use the services of a psychologist or psychotherapist, is worth starting with. Because this is the only category of specialists who can make a diagnosis.

A psychologist without medical education cannot make a diagnosis. And this is an important point. There is no need to be afraid of registration - this is a myth, no one will tell employers anything, there is simply no centralized registration of patients who have contacted such a doctor, so that then “big brother” will follow you for the rest of your life.

Naturally, any medical institution where you come for services will include you in its database, simply because the specialist needs to know your medical history the next time you come there.

If you are afraid of “leaks of medical information”, then you don’t need to worry about this either; no hackers will find out about your diagnosis simply because our doctors, in the old fashioned way, write most of the documents on pieces of paper, by hand, in a completely analogue way. So you can forget about cyberparanoia for now, there are no digital medical databases in Russia yet, fortunately, we are not that civilized. And this is the case when technical backwardness plays into one’s hands in a sense.

You may be temporarily deprived of access to certain types of activities, such as driving a car, working with money, working with children, and working with some kind of increased responsibility. But this happens infrequently, and, as a rule, such suspensions are temporary. Besides, if you're hallucinating, you probably shouldn't actually be driving. All such prohibitions are not due to the desire to somehow suppress or punish you, but to some practical considerations.

If you don't like government institutions, you can turn to private psychiatrists. In addition, if you already know your diagnosis, it would be good to keep a specialist’s phone number and a strategic supply of suitable wheels on hand. For example, this is what I do.