Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,208,092 members, 8,001,495 topics. Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 11:21 AM

Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health - Health - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Health / Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health (16437 Views)

15 Commonest Drugs Nigerians Abuse: Their Side Effects And Dangers / 15 Commonest Drugs Nigerians Abuse: Their Side Effects And Dangers / Dangers Of Excessive Smoking, A Victim You Should See (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down)

Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Nobody: 6:45am On May 19, 2021
It is neither scientifically, religiously or physical possible to separate human emotions from thoughts and reaction to events. Practically, we are made of hormones and enzymes which are capable of triggering not just physical responses, but also psychological reactions. As such, what we see, hear, smell can be transmitted into emotional responses through our mental processes.

Factually, everything that happens to us passes through and is processed by our brains. Nothing escapes the mental system. Even when we express actions by rote and which seems unconscious and reflex, it is still the brain that is at work. This position makes it the central point of all our being.
At least, now you will really understand why it is so important that we should look at how we can protect our mental stability and preserve balance. As can be seen, if something should go wrong with our central nervous system where the brain is the core, then our whole existence is highly threatened. Accordingly we should be concerned about how uncertainties and uncomfortable situations impact us.

How are trials related to mental stability and balance?
From the foregoing, you will agree that no one can function properly without a brain and that it is their organ, that makes us function. Thus, since the brain records and processes difficult trials and throes, how do these affect it?
This article is not a medical one, so don’t expect to read any complex terminologies. So, I would simply highlight things that are quite common to us.

Firstly, even before physical stress sets in, a whole lot of mental stress is being experienced. Stress on the brain from trials and throes can be so enormous and intense if not well managed. In a situation of stress, mental stability and balance are greatly challenged. If allowed to continue unchecked, it may result to acute and chronic mental disorder. It has been suggested that mental stress is far more intense and harmful than physical stress.

Secondly, trials and challenges make us to develop defensive mechanisms and management patterns which aim to check mate the uncomfortable nature of these happenings. With our brains in the state, there is high level of alert, unrest and apprehension. A constant operation of the flight or fright conditions. This leads us to overwork the brain which is always on the look out. With this, we are less stable and posses very little balance. A frantic disposition rids one of the calmness and serenity which aids the mental processes to go on smoothly.

Thirdly, when we are passing through difficulties and throes, favourable hormones and enzymes, which act as positive signals and indicators to the brain become decreased. This decreased supply of the feel-good hormones hamper the flow of information to and from the brain making the brain to function at a lower capacity and rate. An inhibited brain is a less stable and unbalanced brain. If this continues, one may slip into a state

Fourthly, being immersed in difficulties promotes feelings of inadequacy. A popular saying is that we are what we think. Thinking about our challenges constantly make us begin to feel we are not good even. As a rule, the way you feel is the way you act. This error message sent to the brain influences its direction of flow. As the thoughts are not good, the feelings can not be good and worse, the state of mind is impeded.

Furthermore, while in distress, facing diffulties and experiencing trials, we barely have time to cool off and rest. Without proper rest the brain cannot function properly. Over activity limits the time allocated to relaxation. Struggling to make ends meet or dealing with other types of stressors allow little time for personal care. Our mental health suffers when this happen and may lead to instability and imbalance. The brain needs to rest and recuperate. Brain cells rapidly die off when over worked. Depletion of gray matter invariably means poor mental health.
Everything we think about or that our brains process lead to the synthesis and flow of different kinds of hormones which result in expression of different emotions. That is, our brains through our thoughts, control how we react and respond to things.

Though, in moderation, these reactions and conditioning can be positive and help us to function better and be more effective. However, excessive expression of these is totally unhealthy and will result in destructive patterns. In cases of low emotional intelligence, the subject, that is the person passing through these difficult times may be jolted and get completed disoriented. This can result in a couple of defective behaviours and tendencies.
In everything, balance is necessary to promote effectiveness and efficiency. A one sided life of always striving, struggling with negativities, without some level of relief, fun and excitement is obviously not a balanced life. No one in this state can boast of balance as his or her life is greatly tilted to one direction which is detrimental.

Having considered the susceptibility of our mental health to prevailing adverse conditions, we need to decide whether we want to waste away with the barrage of life’s problems or whether we want to surmount these issues and live healthy, functional lives. If the later is our goal, then we need to be more intentional about how we view difficulties and trials in life and then seek ways of preserving our mental stability and balance.
source:
https://flipmemes.com/2021/04/28/dangers-of-overthinking-on-our-mental-health/

13 Likes 3 Shares

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Starboytwo(m): 12:01am On May 20, 2021
To summarize this epistle, just read the last paragraph cool


Ftc.

38 Likes 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Officialgarri: 12:01am On May 20, 2021
I think a major problem is, we do not even realize when we are over thinking.
We just know we are paying attention to a particular issue, but can't really tell if we thinking too much about what actually needs to be thought of.

32 Likes 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by FalseProphet1(m): 12:02am On May 20, 2021
Over 95% of people who will open this thread won't read this article to the end. This I have seen.

114 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by GIFTEDPLANNERS(m): 12:02am On May 20, 2021
K
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by psalmuel76(m): 12:02am On May 20, 2021
o boy buhari regime just be one kind...

4 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Nehyooh(m): 12:02am On May 20, 2021
cool

1 Like 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by clumsydyna: 12:03am On May 20, 2021
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by psychologist(m): 12:03am On May 20, 2021
Wo
I leave everything to God sad

9 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Casemiro(m): 12:05am On May 20, 2021
naija matter go make you over think


everthing just dey add price,

2 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Hintona(f): 12:07am On May 20, 2021
Mental illness is really overlooked in Nigeria

9 Likes 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Prodigee: 12:09am On May 20, 2021
Naija is more than enough to have mental breakdown!
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Virus99: 12:12am On May 20, 2021
FalseProphet1:
Over 95% of people who will open this thread won't read this article to the end. This I have seen.

Just like you didn't undecided

9 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by SKhanmi: 12:12am On May 20, 2021
Thanks, Reason I didn't read all through. The last paragraph is enough.
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by tidalstorm(m): 12:13am On May 20, 2021
Nigeria hard as it is, if we no think wetin we go do.

1 Like

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by slawormiir: 12:14am On May 20, 2021
Damnnn niggarrrr
Isoright...

The son of man must over think na

1 Like 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by geezynoni: 12:14am On May 20, 2021
What ways tho
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Limperator(m): 12:15am On May 20, 2021
Mental health is the real health...

3 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Debzempire(f): 12:15am On May 20, 2021
Yhu can't be in Naija and not overthink..

2 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by fb2021: 12:17am On May 20, 2021
informative, download foreign music dj mix on gospeldjmixtapes.com
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by niel63(m): 12:17am On May 20, 2021
Even this one you just did, na overthinking... e join for all.

You see that song, "this life I can't kill myself o" that's what's best for now o!

3 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Blessade: 12:17am On May 20, 2021
FalseProphet1:
Over 95% of people who will open this thread won't read this article to the end. This I have seen.
If you talk more nonsense I will parade your mother as ashawo on this thread for everyone to see


patlex
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Nobody: 12:18am On May 20, 2021
FalseProphet1:
Over 95% of people who will open this thread won't read this article to the end. This I have seen.
you’re not far from the truth

2 Likes

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by emmabest2000(m): 12:21am On May 20, 2021
Kedu ife nwoke...a na ako ?
Ana eji anya oma aba uka white ? grin

9 Likes 1 Share

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by KangaIye: 12:24am On May 20, 2021
tongue
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Nobody: 12:25am On May 20, 2021
grin grin
Make I reason small before I comment

1 Like

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by lionlee216(m): 12:32am On May 20, 2021
I'm on this table embarassed

1 Like

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Judolisco(m): 12:33am On May 20, 2021
Omo make I overthink o.. Wetin I dey use brain for?

1 Like

Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Timblaze(m): 12:36am On May 20, 2021
Starboytwo:
To summarize this epistle, just read the last paragraph cool
D

Ftc.
Thanks I just did it.
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Bvlgari: 12:39am On May 20, 2021
Very well written
Re: Impact And Dangers Of Overthinking On Our Mental Health by Mindlog: 12:50am On May 20, 2021
Good read.

(1) (2) (Reply)

Cure For Diabetes / COVID-19: Niger State Disinfects Prisons (Photos) / LASCOPA Seals Supermarket At Ogba For Displaying Expired Products

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 29
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.