Psychology

How to deal with apathy?

Each of us has moments in life when one does not want anything, everything is fed up, there is no strength and desire to do anything. The state of indifference to everything is called apathy. The causes of its occurrence are stress, lack of sleep, emotional upheaval, long-term experiences, in response to which the psyche develops protection - indifference. What is this phenomenon, and how to get rid of apathy?

Signs of apathy

Laziness, lack of emotion, indifference to their fate, neglect of appearance and hygiene. A person with apathy is often dirty in the apartment. In severe cases, he can distance himself from society, fall out of the real world.

How to deal with apathy?

  • Overcome laziness, go to the gym. After training, you plunge into a state of languor, relax and distract from problems.
  • Sitting with a friend for a bottle of wine - a good cure for depression, blues and apathy! The main thing - do not abuse alcohol on an ongoing basis.
  • Observe the mode of work and rest. Apathy may occur due to an intense life rhythm or, conversely, due to constant inactivity.
  • Our psychological state largely depends on the amount of incoming vitamins and microelements in the body, so switch to proper nutrition. As seldom as possible allow yourself alcoholic drinks.
  • Have you thought about the power of classical music? In vain! It has been scientifically proven that works by composers such as Vivaldi, Beethoven, Bach give a lot of energy and cause a surge of strength and help to get rid of apathy a little.
  • To activate the energy helps mantra yoga - the sacred text that requires reproduction. When this text is sung, a special vibrational background arises, which positively affects the psychological state.
  • Get out of the state of stupor: provoke a surge of emotions. Ride the rides, watch a good comedy, jump from a parachute, dance to energetic music.
  • Any person to a certain extent is prone to empathy (empathy with the emotional state of another person), therefore, communicate more with energetic, positive people, and apathy will gradually dissipate.
  • At least temporarily protect yourself from sources of negative energy: media, environment, ecology, bad habits, feelings and emotions: resentment, irritation, fear, envy, frustration, anger, rage, boredom.
  • A particularly large charge of negative energy represents the media. Transmissions about catastrophes, illnesses, tragedies form negative images in our subconscious.
  • How to suffer from inaction and laziness, it is better to read the literature on the mechanisms of occurrence of their own psychological problems. Learn to manage your condition.
  • Hypnosis is an expensive, but powerful and effective way to combat unpleasant symptoms. As a rule, after several sessions, a person feels a surge of strength, a sense of freedom from fear, obsessive thoughts.

With the observance of these methods, joy and interest in life will soon wake up, but be prepared for the fact that you will need a lot of willpower. Do not focus on your own state. Take apathy as a temporary respite from the hectic life rhythm.

If unpleasant symptoms persist within a few weeks, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Perhaps he will refer you to a psychotherapist, a neurologist, an endocrinologist. Good luck in the difficult struggle!

Oksana, Voronezh

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