According to the impact on the human body and its functioning, active and passive emotions are separated.
Active, or positive, are called ''sthenic'', and passive, they are also negative, are called ''asthenic''. Of course, depending on the circumstances, a person experiences different types of emotions at different times. However, if taken in general, then in each individual, positive or negative emotions prevail in life.
This indicator affects not only the character of people and their attitude towards the world around them and other people, but also on he alth. So, statistics show that positively minded people live longer, and their life is more vibrant and interesting than that of pessimistically minded opponents. And the point here is not only in the psychological components, but to a greater extent - in physiology.
Let's consider the consequences of lingering asthenic emotions on the physical level.
Emotions of a positive nature - sthenic
The name "sthenic" comes from the word "stenos", which means "strength". Already from the name it is clear that these are emotions that give a person strength.
Brightan example of a sthenic emotion is a feeling of satisfaction, as well as joy, happiness. These experiences contribute to the expansion of small blood vessels in the body, thereby increasing blood circulation. Brain activity improves, activity increases - a person gestures a lot, speaks, cannot sit still, the skin becomes smooth, and the person himself experiences an energy boost.
Emotions of a negative nature - asthenic
The name ''asthenic'' comes from the word "asthenos", it turns out the opposite of strength, which means that we are talking about weakness. Such experiences weaken the body and negatively affect its life.
Asthenic emotions include sadness, sadness, dissatisfaction. In this case, due to the work of the vasomotor apparatus, the blood vessels narrow, which leads to malnutrition of the organs and systems of the body.
Consequences of protracted asthenic emotions
A sad person always stands out for his appearance. He has pale skin due to anemia, an elongated face with pointed features, such a person is cold even in warm weather, so he kind of shrinks trying to warm up.
If asthenic emotions prevail, the human brain suffers from lack of nutrition. Unsurprisingly, unhappy people look confused, find it difficult to maintain concentration, they become lethargic and inactive, as a result of which their productivity drops significantly.
There are also problems with the respiratory system. There is shortness of breath, shortness of breath. The general tone of the body falls, there is a constant feeling of fatigue and unwillingness to do anything, especially this applies to mental activity.
Prolonged depression leads to impaired functioning of the body: hair begins to fall out, the skin becomes wrinkled, the voice becomes weak and barely audible, the person looks much older than his years.
The role of emotions in human life
Sthenic and asthenic emotions play a big role in the life of every person. You can consider their influence in more detail on the example of athletes. Sthenic emotions are observed in more successful athletes, they cause them to increase vitality, the desire to win, to overcome obstacles, as well as a predisposition to natural competition.
At the same time, asthenic emotions appear in athletes due to overwork, a person becomes lethargic, unwilling to continue sports activities. Therefore, it is so important to build a training plan correctly in order to maintain positive emotions.
Tendency to one type of emotion or another
Sthenic and asthenic emotions, the predominance of one over the other, depends on the personal characteristics of a person, in particular, on the type of nervous system. By the way, such a feeling as joy can also have a different connotation. Stormy joy is a rather bright emotion, and it belongs to the first group, as it leads to excitation and toning of the whole organism, causes a surge of strength and energy.
But a quiet joy, rather, brings peace.
Negative emotions reduce a person's vital activity, deprive him of energy, activity, as a result, the quality of life worsens - this is the result of asthenic emotions. Examples of such experiences: prolonged depression, melancholy, deterioration of physical well-being.
To be in a pessimistic mood often and for a long time is harmful to a person. That is why, with the dominance of asthenic emotions, a person is strongly recommended to consult a doctor for qualified help. The he alth and appearance of a person will depend on timely treatment.
