Physiological characteristics of middle age
Specifically, middle age should be the most mature stage from 35 to 55. At this time, everything in life is fully mature. On the one hand, it is the perfection and perfection of physical function to keep the body healthy; On the other hand, the body adapts well to the environment and can complete the task well in the group.
Therefore, most middle-aged people are healthy, energetic, knowledgeable and experienced, and they are the mainstay of society. However, with the rapid development of productivity, it also brings great load to the work tolerance and interpersonal relationship of middle-aged people. While working hard, he has to shoulder many tasks such as supporting his parents and educating his children.
Although the psychological ability of middle-aged people is constantly developing and maturing, it is accompanied by the gradual decline of physiological functions, mainly manifested in the decline of cardiovascular system, digestive system and various endocrine glands, as well as the decline of muscles, bones, kidneys and other systems, especially the decline of immune system, which brings more potential threats to the health of middle-aged people.
When entering the eventful autumn of menopause, women can also have physical and mental symptoms such as palpitation, dizziness, hot flashes, night sweats, and emotional changes characterized by irritability and depression; Although men are not as obvious as women, they also have obvious changes in appearance and function.
In addition, middle-aged people have to face many problems that need to be solved every day, and they are under great psychological pressure. The research of medical psychology confirms that people's psychological factors and mental state are closely related to people's diseases and health, and some psychological factors are the causes of some diseases. Therefore, for the sake of physical health, it is of great significance for middle-aged people to enter mental health care.
Psychological trend of middle-aged people
Generally, healthy middle-aged people should feel normal, and it is not easy to have illusions when they perceive things. Good memory, able to remember important things, no need to be reminded, sound and agile thinking. I have strong thinking and expression skills, I can speak correctly, I can clearly analyze and answer questions, I have rich imagination, I have moderate emotional reaction, I am not impulsive, I am not insensitive, I can tolerate joy, I can tolerate sadness, I am harmonious and helpful.
More importantly, learning ability is at its peak. Have a high degree of mastery and proficiency in some new knowledge and skills, and you can be busy with your hobbies. Self-knowledge, being able to know yourself objectively and correctly, and being able to control yourself consciously with reason are the highest signs of psychological maturity of middle-aged people.
Psychological development of middle-aged people
As we know, people are bound to get old physically, and aging will become more and more obvious as they get older. Only in middle age, the psychological function will continue to improve with the increase of age, and will not be slightly degraded until the age of 60, and will not be in a state of plummeting until the age of 80 or even older.
Although the single psychological ability of middle-aged people is in the process of gradual decline, the sum of all their psychological activity abilities is still developing and maturing. Its main manifestations are independent observation and thinking, independent problem-solving ability, emotional stability, clear self-awareness, energetic, emotional, coordinated action, quick thinking, accurate judgment, high intelligence, concentration, strong memory, and strong ability to adapt to and grasp the environment.
However, although the psychological function is constantly improving, the physiological function is quietly declining. With the growth of age, physical fitness declines from prosperity, physiological function declines gradually, energy declines gradually, and many diseases follow.
Psychologists point out that people's psychological factors and mental state are closely related to people's diseases and health, and some psychological factors are the root of some diseases, so. We should pay considerable attention to mental health.
In other words, at this stage, intelligence continues to grow and physical strength gradually declines. It will bring a series of contradictions to middle-aged people. For example, the contradiction between a high sense of social responsibility and lack of physical and mental ability, the contradiction between the desire to improve work efficiency and internal friction, the contradiction between hoping for health and ignoring diseases, and so on. These contradictions lead middle-aged people to face many problems that need to be solved every day, and they are under great psychological pressure.
Basic characteristics of middle-aged psychology
As we know, middle-aged people have been well versed in the world and formed a crisscross interpersonal network in their interactions with others. To maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships, we should focus on the overall situation, be strict with ourselves, be lenient with others, let go of the contradictions that are difficult to solve at the moment, treat them coldly, and don't rush into it; It is best to be tolerant towards friends. If you are mean to others, you will be despised by the world, and you will also create an "invisible" burden on yourself psychologically.
Middle-aged people should strengthen their understanding of their physical and psychological characteristics. Only in this way can they adapt to the changes of life and achieve the purpose of psychological adaptation and health.
At work, due to the promotion of position or the change of job category, there is also an adaptation problem. If this problem is not handled well, it will affect interpersonal relationships. Therefore, there are many and arduous problems that middle-aged people face and need to adapt to. We should adapt to these new situations harmoniously.
It is precisely because middle-aged people are the backbone of all walks of life, with many tasks and heavy burdens that they often forget to eat and sleep at work. Day and night, their physical condition gradually declines, and they gradually feel overwhelmed, which eventually leads to exhaustion. But people should have self-knowledge, and middle-aged people should have a correct estimation and understanding of their intelligence and physical strength. When accepting or arranging tasks, middle-aged people must do what they can, and they must not rush, otherwise they will violate the law and kill the goose that lays the golden egg. We should hold the spirit of seeking truth from facts and pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and enough is enough.
If you find that the following phenomena often appear in your life, you should consider whether there are psychological problems and whether you need counseling from a psychotherapist.
When thinking and doing things, you will be distracted for unknown reasons, unable to concentrate, unable to sleep over and over again, or having nightmares, or often waking up, so that the next day you feel lack of energy, don't care about anything, be irritable, get angry easily, and be in a sensitive and nervous state. Afraid of and avoiding someone, a place, something or something, unhappy with the disruption of one's work and rest, always want to return to the original state.
Thinking and checking what has been done and what has been understood, I am troubled by this repetition; It is easy to get tired, or inexplicably feel lack of energy and physical strength; Have some discomfort or pain. But doctors can't find out the problem and can't control their emotions and behaviors. Even suddenly unable to speak, unable to see clearly, holding your breath, muscle twitching and shaking. I feel bad about others, but I can detect it after the incident. It seems that I am too suspicious or too stubborn.
The relationship between family members is also extremely important. Family is the main source of emotional support for middle-aged people, and the relationship between husband and wife and parent-child relationship is its core. Family is a safe haven of life, and a warm and harmonious family can make people feel infinite comfort; The understanding, care and support of relatives can minimize troubles and pains.
Interpersonal relationship is a positive factor in mental health care. Communication and friendship are the spiritual life that human beings need most. It can make people relieve the tension of life in communication, coordinate the relationship between individuals and the environment, and help to eliminate psychological fatigue. On the contrary, if they lack harmonious interpersonal relationship and social contact, they will feel lonely, which often leads to mental illness, despair and even suicide. With the change of lifestyle, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases tend to be younger, and middle-aged people are the first group. The kind of self-reproach that cares too much about others' attitudes towards themselves and their impressions in others' minds is very detrimental to physical and mental health.