Faced with a sore throat, few people think about psychosomatics. The sick person goes to see a therapist, who writes a prescription. They drank the medicines according to the list, and the disease receded. So, we are dealing with a viral or bacterial infection that attacked the body.
And it's a completely different matter when soreness or sore throat become commonplace. Here we can already talk about psychosomatics. Of course, the throat will have to be treated, but the problem that provokes the disease must also be solved.
Psychosomatics - a new direction of medical science
Perhaps you will not find a person who has never heard of psychiatry and psychology. These two areas of medical science are studying the inner world of a person, the influence of external factors on his nervous system.
The emergence of a new direction in medical science - psychosomatics - is associated with the study of the ability of the human psyche to influence his well-being. It is she who can answer the question why the throat hurts, and traditional methods of treatment do not help.
Throat diseases andpsychosomatics
Throat diseases that people most often encounter are tonsillitis (tonsillitis), laryngitis, pharyngitis. They are associated with such symptoms as tickling or a feeling of "coma" in the throat.
All diseases caused by the penetration of an infection in the form of viruses or bacteria into the body are called somatic. Thus, psychosomatics includes two components - medical and psychological.
That is, the science of psychosomatics studies the connection between the psychological state of a person and his existing diseases. And psychosomatics associates throat diseases with unspoken grievances, suppressed emotions (anger, irritation).
Thoughts and diseases
There are special tables linking wrong thoughts and illnesses. They have a separate section devoted to the throat. An example is the work of Louise Hay.
| Angina (tonsillitis) | Restraining someone from being rude. Inability to show selfishness. |
| Glands | Containment and suppression. Everything happens without the participation of the subject and against his will. |
| Pharyngitis | Dependence on others, fear, unspoken anger, unwillingness to change. |
| Cough (sore throat) | The desire to get the attention of others - to be seen or heard. |
| Throat lump | Distrust, fear of living. |
| Laryngitis | Fatigue from other people's pressure, inability to speak due toanger and fear. |
| Nasopharyngeal discharge (mucus in throat) | Feeling like a victim, unshed baby crying. |
If you ask the science of psychosomatics why your throat hurts, the answer is simple. He is provoked by unspoken emotions, the fear of making himself known to the whole world.
Psychosomatic angina (tonsillitis)
Manifested as an infectious-allergic inflammation in the tissues of the tonsils. Somatically transmitted:
- Through the air.
- Through contact with a sick person.
Hypothermia, immunity indicators affect the time and severity of the disease.
Psychosomatics of sore throat with sore throat is associated with a person's habit of being silent in response to an insult. His stereotype of behavior will be “to cry in the corner”, but not to give the offender a worthy rebuff. Such people do not know how to pronounce the problem, preferring to suffer it.
Psychosomatics identifies such causes of sore throat:
- Hushing up insults.
- Suppression of negativity.
- Inability to defend oneself, one's point of view.
- Lack of expression.
Such people force themselves to be silent. They constantly control their statements, afraid of hurting another. The problem is that these others don't care at all about it.
And the body, forced to be silent all the time, reacts accordingly - the throat starts to hurt, and the voice disappears. The risk group for the occurrence of psychosomatic angina includes children of domineering parents,considering only their own opinions. Growing up, they often continue to hide in the shadows and be afraid to express their thoughts and feelings directly.
Psychosomatic laryngitis
Laryngitis is a lesion of the mucous membranes of the throat caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Most often, the disease manifests itself against the background of an acute respiratory disease, scarlet fever or influenza.
Symptomatic manifestations of laryngitis:
- Throat like scratched.
- Bouts of dry cough.
- Hoarseness or total loss of voice.
In some cases, there is also painful swallowing.
This disease is characterized by a vivid manifestation of psychosomatics. The throat reacts with painful manifestations in the form of coughing and scratching. People who constantly face the problem of laryngitis are often codependent on others - relatives, spouses, friends or employees. They seem to be dominated by someone else's will. And for some reason, a person cannot or does not want to resolve the situation, although he cannot accept this situation.
And here psychosomatics comes into its own. The throat tickles, then the voice begins to "sit down". At first, the throat holds fear. Then, anger and anger, not expressed in time, do not allow a word to be said. The person becomes dumb. And all this is accompanied by pain.
The very first manifestation of laryngitis - sore throat - psychosomatics explains the habit of hushing up, not talking about what worries. The soul suffers, but the body reacts: the throat becomes inflamed and sore, the voicewheezes, and sometimes disappears completely.
Unreleased negative energy accumulates inside the body and provokes illness.
Psychosomatic pharyngitis
Pharyngitis - a disease associated with inflammation of the throat mucosa - can occur in acute or chronic form. Its somatic manifestations, as well as laryngitis, are associated with acute respiratory disease, influenza, etc.
The impetus for the development of pharyngitis can be hypothermia, stress, a long smoking experience.
Untreated acute phase of the disease often flows into the chronic form. The manifestation of pharyngitis is often described with symptoms such as "lump in the throat" or "mucus", as well as debilitating bouts of coughing.
And if everything is clear with the acute infectious form of the disease, then chronic manifestations can be explained with the help of psychosomatics. A sore throat arises from the fact that a person forces himself to be silent, contrary to his own desires, emotions, and often contrary to common sense. An unspoken problem will not resolve itself, and the other person is unlikely to be able to read your mind or correctly interpret the cause of the offense.
Psychosomatics of "coma in the throat" was clear even to our ancestors. It is not for nothing that even folklore associates the phrase “lump in the throat” with a feeling of grief or resentment, which cannot be said or tolerated. And there is. Incessant stress and a sense of doom, when a person cannot control any life processes, puts the muscles of the larynx under attack - occursincreased secretion of mucus. The muscles of the larynx reflexively contract due to an excess of mucous secretions, there is a constant cough.
So, gradually, we move on to the next symptom of psychosomatics of the throat. Coughing is just a person's desire to be heard. Everyone paid attention to the fact that children are most often susceptible to colds. These diseases are often accompanied by a painful cough that persists for a long time after the child has recovered. From the point of view of psychosomatics, this is due to the lack of "the right to vote" in children. Few adults bother to inquire about the wishes and needs of the child. Most parents see their children as an integral part of themselves, with the same thoughts and needs. Constant prohibitions on the part of parents lead to the fact that the child begins to get sick often.
But many adults are not immune from lack of rights in the family or at work. And their main problem is that they do not consider themselves en titled to express this, to protect their interests, to defend their point of view. Often, these people even sacrifice their “little joys”, an example of which is freshly brewed coffee in the morning.
The muscles of the throat react to any nervous strain. They start shrinking. And this, in turn, leads to a sore throat or cough. The habit of coughing a little becomes chronic in a person and accompanies him all his life.
Psychosomatics comes to the rescue
The science of psychosomatics not only answers the question "why does my throat hurt", but also offers solutionsthe problem that has arisen. The algorithm for solving psychosomatic problems is very simple and is associated with establishing a causal relationship between the disease and its source. Consider it on the diagram:
- We identify the root cause of the disease: a virus or stress.
- If the fault is psychosomatics, we determine the source of stress.
- We solve a psychosomatic problem, and throat diseases disappear after it.
Of course, the stereotype of behavior that has developed over the years will not disappear instantly. From realizing a problem to solving it is a long and difficult path. And yet everyone can walk this path. The only exception may be a child whose dependence on parents is too great. We will dwell on the features of helping kids later. Let's talk about adults first.
Starting treatment
If the psychosomatics of throat diseases is associated with understatement, then the “treatment” must be started from the opposite. The first thing to learn is to understand that it is safe and completely natural to speak your feelings from joyful-positive to irritable-negative! Some may argue that this can lead to conflicts. Of course, many have indeed encountered misunderstanding or even aggression at an attempt to express their opinion or defend a decision. And after several failures, I don’t even want to start. Although others in front of your eyes always tell the truth in person, and they are not only not scolded for this, but, on the contrary, admired for their openness and straightforwardness.
So, maybe the problem should be looked for inyourself, in the inability to convey what you feel or ask for what you want?
Expressing ourselves without offending others
All psychologists agree that the winner in conflicts is the one who can convey the situation from his point of view, without blaming or attacking the opponent. Analyze what you usually say in a situation you don't like:
- Tell your loved one how bad, heartless, selfish, irresponsible, etc. This behavior will cause reverse aggression, conflict can even provoke a break in relations.
- You prefer to remain silent and "swallow" resentment, sacrifice your interests in the name of "our relationship" or "preservation of the family." Then be prepared to receive all possible throat diseases as a reward (psychosomatics are their cause).
But if both ways are wrong, what to do? The answer is simple - try to replace the accusatory words with "I-statement". Do not try to accuse another person, you are not a prosecutor. Better tell about yourself. What did you feel at that moment, how did the situation affect you, your well-being. This will allow you to express yourself without hurting other people's feelings.
Using the "I-statement" technique, you need to follow two simple rules:
- Put emphasis on the pronoun "I".
- Talk only about your emotions and feelings.
Bringing to automatism the habit of expressing your feelings through "I-statements", you can not only maintain excellent relationships with your spouse, relatives, friendsor work colleagues, become a winner in the conflict, but you will also be able to convey in the right form to the interlocutor what worries you. There will be no more need to hush up the problem, not give vent to negative emotions and provoke a sore throat. Psychosomatics will help you overcome fear and love yourself.
Helping children
Psychosomatics of throat diseases in children and adults is common. The main problem is that a hyper-caring mother herself decides for the baby what he wants, and an indifferent parent simply does not care about his desires and needs.
It is difficult to keep the golden mean, but it is possible. Watch your child and you will see for yourself what he really wants. Older children need a trusting home environment. A teenager should know that he is loved, appreciated and respected, that he can talk with his parents on any topic, entrust them with his secrets.
It's no secret that at every age a child has his own desires and needs. So:
A baby under one year old needs safety the most. A loving mom can help him feel secure by making the effort to spend as much time as possible with his baby so he can be comforted, picked up, or fed
A child of 1-3 years old is constantly exploring the world. And the non-stop "no", accompanied by a mother's shout or, even worse, a slap, creates a sense of powerlessness in the baby, he gets used to suppressing his desires to please his mother. Try to give your child the opportunity to explore the environmentenvironment, especially since it is not so difficult to secure it now - there are special silicone corners and plugs for sockets
The life of a 4-7 year old kid is a game. They want to be the loudest, the quickest, the funniest. All this requires endurance and patience from parents. Give it to your child, believe me - he deserves it
Younger students want to do only what interests them. Do not impose your desires and unfulfilled dreams on your child. He is not obligated to realize your ambitions. Do not force him to do things that he does not have a soul for. If children do not feel empowered to choose, psychosomatic throat illnesses cannot be avoided
In adolescence and older, the need for self-realization becomes the main one. The child seeks to gain authority among peers. This is a time of self-expression through unimaginable clothes and an undeniable opinion for all occasions. You just need to wait. After all, it's not forever. But giving the child the right to decide for himself what hair color he will have today, you can raise a holistic personality, confident in his own abilities and clearly understanding what he wants
Changing your habits and stereotypes of behavior is difficult, for this you will need desire, patience and faith in yourself. The main thing - remember: you are not obliged to fall in love with the whole world, and you are not obliged to love it. But, having learned to accept yourself and understand your desires, you will gain not only psychological comfort, but also physical he alth.
