It happens that the level of vital energy falls, there is no desire to work, to communicate, or to take care of yourself. This condition is called "prostration." This is complete indifference to everything that happens around. In this case, often there is a feeling of guilt for their idleness.
Causes of prostration
This condition can occur with severe overwork of the body on the basis of prolonged tension of the neuromuscular system, especially the heart muscle. Prostration is a condition that can result from severe infectious diseases and appear during exhaustion due to starvation. In a person predisposed to the appearance of asthenic, inhibitory affective reactions (fear, longing, shame), such a condition can also occur.
The individual may be in prostration after experiencing a strong emotional shock. For example, after the loss of a loved one. This is a huge stress. After such an event, the meaning of further life is lost, a complete prostration can come. In this case, a person cannot cope with what is happening on his own, the help of a qualified specialist will be required.
How is prostration manifested?
This condition is akin to numbness. A person may not change position for several hours, look at one point and feel absolutely nothing. In particularly difficult cases, important physical reflexes, such as hunger, may disappear. There is a breakdown and absolute apathy to everything. In this condition, there is no bad mood, there are no feelings. This is what distinguishes prostration from depression. Speech and motor block can also be observed.
How to get out of this state?
There are several effective ways to help get rid of apathy and return to your usual lifestyle:
In order to cope with prostration, joyful emotions are needed. Therefore, do not neglect to watch funny TV shows and comedies, meetings with friends, and just walks.
People in this state note a constant irresistible desire to sleep. Thus, the body makes it clear that it needs a break. Sleep is an effective cure for many health problems. And prostration is no exception. The main reason for this condition is an extreme degree of physical and emotional overwork. Therefore, if there is such an opportunity, you need to sleep as much as you want.
In a state of prostration, a person has no desire to do something for himself. Therefore, you must force yourself to take care of someone around you. By doing something useful for others, a person changes his familiar environment and at the same time receives positive emotions.
Traveling, shopping, changing your image - all these are proven ways to get out of a lethargic state. However, it is precisely in this state that one does not want to change and do anything. Therefore, you can try to force yourself to start small: change bedding, rearrange flower pots, change your usual diet.
If this condition lasts longer than a week, you should contact a specialist. Do not self-medicate and prescribe yourself any medications. This can only aggravate the situation.
Prevention
Of course, we are not able to influence many events in our lives, and prostration is a phenomenon that can appear suddenly. However, observing certain rules, you can protect yourself from apathetic conditions. Include more fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. Do not forget to indulge yourself with chocolate and other sweets, because they contain endorphins - hormones of joy. Spend time in the company of friends, attend fun events, observe the regime of work and rest, walk in the fresh air.