Beware of "emotional heat stroke" in hot and stuffy weather | Emotion | High temperature
With the continuous hot and humid weather in various parts of the country, many people have shown hidden symptoms of emotional heatstroke such as irritability, depression, and irritability. In response to this, Xu Zhaoyuan, the chief physician of Harbin First Specialized Hospital, reminded in an interview with People's Daily Online reporters that one should pay attention to self psychological regulation and beware of emotional heatstroke in consecutive hot and humid weather.
Why does emotional heat stroke occur?
Xu Zhaoyuan introduced that emotional heatstroke is medically known as "Summer Emotional Disorder Syndrome". When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius and the sunshine exceeds 12 hours, continuous hot and humid weather will have a significant negative impact on the emotional regulation center of the hypothalamus in the human body. At the same time, the human body sweats more in summer, and electrolyte metabolism in the body is prone to abnormalities; In addition, insufficient sleep and decreased appetite can lead to normal metabolic disorders, thereby affecting brain nerve activity and easily causing psychological fluctuations, resulting in emotional abnormalities.
What are the symptoms of emotional heat stroke?
Xu Zhaoyuan stated that the main symptoms of emotional heatstroke are irritability, susceptibility to liver fire, tendency to get angry, mental disorders, abnormal behavior, lack of interest in things, lack of concentration, and easy forgetfulness. Many people often get angry due to small things; Some people may exhibit self compulsive behavior. Severe emotional heatstroke is more likely to occur in high-temperature workers. When a person works in high temperatures for a long time, they may experience a sense of despair emotionally.
How to prevent emotional heatstroke?
Xu Zhaoyuan suggests that one approach is to "cool down" from a physiological perspective, pay attention to a light diet, balanced nutrition, and consume some cool ingredients in moderation, such as winter melon, bitter gourd, mung beans, lotus seeds, etc. Don't be too cold, and adjust the air conditioning temperature to 26 degrees Celsius.
The second is to "cool down" from a psychological perspective, ensure sleep, do not stay up late, and listen to soothing music to regulate emotions.
"If negative emotions cannot be effectively alleviated through self-regulation, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner and seek guidance from professional doctors to help oneself," Xu Zhaoyuan suggested.