the economic crisis increases the anxiety levels negatively influencing the food order established in people with obesity
-The voltage generated by the concern overrides the victim to the point of not let him make decisions appropriate for their welfare.
-in dealing with a problem as obesity, the patient must be in an emotional moment of stability.
Vitoria-Gasteiz, March 2012.- so-called high-risk situations as family problems, discussions and even the economic crisis, generated a high level of anxiety which in the case of people suffering from obesity and follow a nutrition plan to lose weight, just causing an abandonment of the diet established consuming food that shouldn’t or eating too much ”. Thus the psychologist Idoia Lopez of Lux, specialist in therapies of group for the treatment of obesity in the ClÃnica USP La Esperanza has been confirmed.
In the case of the economic crisis, the concern, the uncertainty about the possibility of a deterioration of the employment situation, the risk of loss of work, etc. carries high levels of anxiety, situation very negatively influencing the food order established in people who suffer from obesity in some people. Disorder makes piques overeating or eat worse. You can also lead to that, by the economic issue, consume foods that are not as beneficial, but its cost is less ”, confirms the psychologist.
The disorder is not confined only to the nutritional level, but the tension generated by the concern nullifies the victim to the point of not letting take decisions appropriate to their well-being ”, qualifies the specialist. In this sense, change routines established beneficial for people with overweight, as the practice of sport. You change your orderly life, not sales to sport, stay at home and still mulling over the problem that you have ”.
Resources to counter situations of high risk ”
It is as important to maintain the order established for the control of obesity as know to handle situations that may trigger greater anxiety and with it the abandonment of habits for weight loss. Thus, it is very positive to make relaxation techniques, train the self-control, work the positive attitude and achievable goals, behaviors that help to improve the self-esteem and general well-being. Also the training techniques in troubleshooting ” are a very useful tool for, given the difficulties, do not abandon the path travelled thus far.
According to the psychologist of USP La Esperanza, communication techniques, learn to say no and know to ask for help when it is needed are important resources to dealing with various difficulties in our lives. It is also necessary to know how to protect themselves from comments that may be harmful and enforce to avoid being tagged. People with obesity need to know be accepted as they are, but must also ensure respect for and from there set achievable goals ”.
Also, in dealing with a problem as obesity, the patient must be in a moment of emotional stability, because otherwise, it is more difficult to follow the established diet. Patients do not have to become obsessed with the scale, have that know how to enjoy the food and vary the menus. also need to do sport, not only because it is the necessary complement to the diet, but also because you distracted, you segregas serotonin and this helps you to be more relaxedyou keep same confidence, appetite levels are controlled, accelerates the metabolism … and above all, to establish alternatives to high-risk situations ”, emphasizes the psychologist.
On the USP hospital group
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Madrid, USP hospital is the first hospital private group in the Spanish market. Currently, USP hospital boasts a network of 12 hospitals and 23 health centres which assist 4,000 doctors annually serving more than two million patients. In addition, at the beginning of 2012 is expected between commissioning a new Hospital USP La Bay in El Campo de Gibraltar.
