Selfishly, or in other words egocentric people. They are significantly more susceptible to depression or anxiety. They pointed out the psychiatrists in New York who They demonstrated a significant link between certain personality traits and a high risk of depression. Individuals who achieved a high score in selfishness in personality tests were also much more prone to depression and anxiety.
Scientists from the University of Colombia in New York have explored the brains of thousands of people and found that those who spend more time thinking about themselves are at a higher risk of developing these mental disorders. “The tendency to concentrate only can in many cases cause depression and anxiety and extend their course,” she stated Professor Meghan Meyer, An expert on cognitive neuroscience, in the magazine Jneurosci.
According to Meyer and her team, therapies could develop in the future that would prevent people from self -assessment, thus avoiding depression and anxiety disorders. Depression usually manifests itself as a persistent bad mood and may be accompanied by physical symptoms such as loss of appetite or sleep disorders. Anxious people often experience excessive concerns or stress and may suffer from rapid heart rate or dizziness.
In previous studies, experts have shown a strong link between self -observations and the onset of symptoms of depression and anxiety. For example In a 2002 study performed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the authors found that People who focus only on themselves suffer more often depression. Those who speak publicly about themselves suffer more anxiety.
In a new study, scientists monitored the brain activity of thousands of people during everyday activities. They found that when people began to think of themselves during a short break, certain parts of the brain showed increased electrical activity known as a neural signature.
“We are wondering whether this neural signature can predict the onset of depression or anxiety. If so, interfere with this neural formula could prevent the development of these disorders,” Explained by Professor Meyer. At the same time, psychiatrists warn that thousands of people confuse normal stress with mental disorders and incorrectly make a diagnosis.
