ROLE OF EMOTIONS IN PHYSICAL HEALTH

Abstract

Emotions have a major impact on physical health due to their effects on numerous physiological functions. Happiness, thankfulness, and love are examples of positive emotions that promote general well-being by enhancing immunity, lowering inflammation, and improving cardiovascular health. Negative emotions, on the other hand, including ongoing stress, rage, and worry, can throw off the body's hormonal equilibrium, raising cortisol levels, blood pressure, and impairing immunity. Heart disease, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases are among the chronic ailments that are frequently associated with the onset or exacerbation of emotional dysregulation. The mind-body link emphasizes how emotional states can show up physically, with headaches, exhaustion, and tense muscles being indications of unresolved emotional anguish. It has been demonstrated that emotional regulation techniques including mindfulness, meditation, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can lessen the negative impacts of stress and improve health results. Furthermore, developing emotional intelligence—the capacity to recognize and control emotions—can lower stress levels and improve general physical health. This chapter examines the reciprocal relationship between emotions and physical health, highlighting the value of stress reduction and happy feelings in fostering overall wellbeing. People can enhance their quality of life and resilience against physical sickness by attending to their emotional health.