Humans are always I’m worried about my healthIf you think about it, we want to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible, in the best possible condition, live a long and healthy life, and Fear of illnessThe fear of getting sick is normal, almost animalistic, a reflection of a survival mentality, but when it becomes an obsession it becomes a real illness. HypochondriaThis can lead to an obsession with one’s body and extreme anxiety about developing a serious illness. Corona and the Wellness IndustryHas it gotten worse recently?
Hypochondria in the words of Caroline Crampton
Caroline Crampton Regarding this symptom: Glass Bodies: A History of Hypochondriaexploring its cultural and social origins and implications. According to her, it was only in the early 19th century that hypochondria came to be understood as such. State of mind Not the body, but this understanding Continues todayHowever, this is not a new symptom. However, some recent events have made this symptom more widespread and persistent. Let’s try to understand its causes.
Hypochondria and Corona
A survey of US students in 2020 highlighted a steady increase in health-related anxiety. From 8.67% in 1985 to 15.22% in 2017Imagine this. We cannot ignore the impact (consciously or unconsciously) of a pandemic on our patterns of thinking, the way we live and the way we behave in the world. As studies and statistics prove, such an exceptional (and negative) event has left deep scars on our healthcare and risk of disease. Corona Anxiety SyndromeIt can make it hard to sleep, keep you from attending crowded events, make you less productive at work, and cause depression and anxiety.
Is the wellness industry making us obsessive?
of Wellness and Wellbeing Industrybut it’s not helping at all. The advice and products are becoming more and more specific, and the things we’re being asked to monitor and improve are becoming more and more specialized. The obsession with the gut microbiome, with all the ways we can do it. Optimize your sleep and restSupplement abuse. This has become a full-time job, and we are constantly bombarded with new advice, while the field is growing out of control. Sell me anythingToday, being healthy does not simply mean not getting sick. Always working“Health culture encourages people to see their health as a constant state of improvement and to constantly monitor how they’re feeling, two things that can increase anxiety and an obsession with illness. Instead of being grateful for our health, we’re encouraged to always strive for more, to keep improving ourselves,” Crumpton told Dazed. It’s even worse when the advice is unrealistic: it increases anxiety.
Is health for the rich?
Which brings me to my second point: the more unusual the conditions for health, the more likely Tends to be costly. Aren’t the red lights a bit much? The Kardashians Prophylactic MRI We have raised the bar to a level that is beyond the reach of most people. What would happen if we could not achieve it? Our health, or rather this Over-hyped and exaggerated Perfect health, an aspect that can only be achieved by doing something special and at great expense, has become the preserve of the wealthy.Add to this the increasing privatization of national health systems in Italy and other countries, and the situation is in order.
A realistic and worry-free approach to health
of Creating Needs and Concerns Until now, consumers and potential customers Buy products and services It is at the heart of the economic system we live in. But when it comes to health, the situation is even more serious. Impossible health standards Hypochondria, anxiety, obsessionsand should not be taken lightly. Our advice? Avoid self-medication and consult a doctor, a specialist. Reassure If the fear that something is wrong guides us Appropriate treatment and therapy If something is really wrong. Monitoring your health is not a bad thing, but monitoring it based on pseudoscientific, off-the-cuff advice you read on the web is.
