The connection between the psyche, hormones and the body

Unity of the organism

In the New Psychology DREVO, a person is viewed as a single biopsychological system.

• The psyche does not exist separately from the body.
• The body does not exist separately from the psyche.
• There is a constant two-way exchange of information between them.
• Every thought has the potential to influence the physiology of the body.
• Every physiological change can affect the state of the psyche.

This is why human health cannot be divided into “physical” and “psychological”.

What are emotions?

In the New Psychology DREVO, emotions are considered aspsychophysiological reaction of the bodyon internal and external events.

Emotion occurs when the brain evaluates what is happening as significant for a person's life, safety, needs, or values.

After this, a whole complex of processes is launched:

• the functioning of the nervous system changes;
• hormones and neurotransmitters are released;
• breathing changes;
• heart rhythm changes;
• muscle tone changes;
• facial expression changes;
• behavior changes.

Thus, emotion is not just an experience.

This is a reaction of the whole organism.

Hormones and the psyche

• Hormones are chemical messengers between the brain and the body.
• They help the body adapt to changing conditions.
• For example:

• adrenaline prepares the body for quick action;
• Cortisol is involved in the response to long-term stress;
• Oxytocin is associated with the formation of trust and social bonds;
• dopamine is involved in motivation and learning processes;
• Serotonin affects mood and many other functions of the body.

Each hormone performs multiple functions. Their effects depend on their interactions with each other, the nervous system, health, and the specific situation.

The body as the language of the psyche

The body constantly informs a person about its condition.

These signals are manifested through:

• muscle tension;
• breath;
• fatigue;
• pain;
• appetite;
• dream;
• changes in heart rhythm;
• energy level.

Psychological state and physiology are closely interconnected.

Therefore, working with the body can contribute to improving the psychological state, and working with the psyche can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body.

A vicious circle

• Thoughts influence emotions.
• Emotions change the functioning of the hormonal system.
• Hormones affect the state of the body.
• The body is influenced by new thoughts and emotions.
• In this way a single cycle is formed.
• It can support both health and chronic stress.

Break the negative cycle

A person is able to influence the system from different sides.

Through:

• physical activity;
• good sleep;
• nutrition;
• breathing practices;
• awareness;→
• psychotherapy;
• support of loved ones;
• creativity;
• rest;
• lifestyle change.

Any positive change in one link gradually affects the entire system.

The main principle

The psyche and the body are two manifestations of one living system.

It is impossible to fully restore psychological health by ignoring the state of the body.

And it is impossible to achieve full physical health without completely ignoring your psychological state.

Definition

In the New Psychology of DREVO, emotions are viewed as a psychophysiological reaction of the body, arising as a result of the combined work of the brain, nervous system, hormonal system and body.

The psyche, hormones and body form a single self-regulating system in which every change is reflected at other levels.

A person does not "have" a separate body and psyche. A person is a single living system in which thoughts, feelings, hormones, and physiology continuously interact with one another.

How does sleep affect personality?

Sleep in the New Psychology of DREVO

In the New Psychology DREVO, sleep is considered one of the most important processes of human recovery.

• During sleep, it is not only the body that rests.
• The brain continues to work.
• The functioning of the nervous system is stabilized.
• Hormonal balance is regulated.
• Memory is consolidated.
• The experiences of the past day are being processed.

Therefore, the quality of sleep affects almost all levels of personality.

Sleep and body

During sleep, the body restores its resources.

What's happening:

• tissue restoration;
• strengthening the immune system;
• regulation of metabolism;
• muscle recovery;
• hormonal changes;
• energy accumulation.

Chronic lack of sleep gradually weakens the body and reduces its ability to adapt to stress.

Sleep and the psyche

The psyche uses sleep for emotional processing of experience.

After a good night's sleep, a person usually feels better:

• keep calm;
• manage emotions;
• cope with stress;
• make decisions;
• concentrate attention.

Lack of sleep increases the likelihood of irritability, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Sleep and consciousness

During sleep, the brain continues to process information received during the day.

A good night's sleep helps:

• training;
• memory consolidation;
• search for new solutions;
• development of creative thinking.

Sometimes after sleep a person finds the answer to a question that he had been unable to solve for a long time.

Sleep and Will

Lack of sleep reduces a person's ability to control their impulses.

It's getting harder for him:

• maintain discipline;
• keep promises;
• resist bad habits;
• make informed decisions.

Therefore, the development of willpower is impossible without taking care of adequate sleep.

Sleep and the emotional body

During chronic sleep deprivation, the body often perceives ordinary situations as more stressful.

This is due to changes in the functioning of the nervous system and hormonal regulation.

Therefore, sometimes the cause of irritability is not a person’s character, but insufficient recovery of the body.

Sleep and creativity

During sleep, the brain is able to connect already known information in new ways.

Therefore, after rest the following may appear:

• new ideas;
• unexpected decisions;
• creative images;
• scientific hypotheses.

The history of science and art knows many examples when important ideas came to people after sleep or rest.

Sleep and personality development

A good night's sleep helps a person:

• understand yourself better;
• easier to learn;
• maintain emotional balance;
• make more informed decisions;
• maintain physical health;
• be more patient in relationships.

Thus, sleep becomes one of the fundamental conditions for the harmonious development of personality.

Healthy sleep practices

In New Psychology DREVO recommends:

• maintain a relatively consistent sleep schedule;
• reduce the amount of bright light and screen time before bed;
• don't overload yourself with heavy work late in the evening;
• ventilate the room;
• create a calm atmosphere;
• end the day with gratitude and a brief analysis of the day.

These habits can improve sleep quality for many people, although individual needs vary.

The main principle

• Sleep is not wasted time.
• This is recovery time.
• In a dream, a person does not stop developing.
• It creates the conditions that make the next day's development possible.

Definition

Sleep is a natural physiological state of the body, during which the body recovers, information is processed, memory is consolidated, emotional adaptation occurs, and a person prepares for further active life.

In DREVO's New Psychology, sleep is considered one of the foundations of psychological health and personal development. Maintaining the quality of sleep is about maintaining the body, psyche, consciousness, willpower, and one's ability to live consciously.

Just as a tree grows not only during the day, but also at night, imperceptibly strengthening its roots, so a person develops not only during activity, but also during a good night's sleep, when the body restores strength for a new stage of life.

Human biofield

The Human Biofield in New Psychology DREVO

In the New Psychology DREVO, a person is viewed not only as a biochemical, but also as a bioelectrical system.

• Every living cell in the body supports electrical processes.
• The nervous system transmits signals using electrical impulses.
• The heart creates electrical and magnetic activity.
• The brain generates complex electrical rhythms.
• Muscles and internal organs also have their own bioelectrical activity.
• The combination of these processes formshuman biofield.

What is a biofield?

A biofield is a set of electrical and magnetic processes that occur in the body as a result of the vital activity of its cells, tissues and organs.

Modern medicine records individual manifestations of these processes using various methods.

For example:

• electrocardiography (ECG);
• electroencephalography (EEG);
• electromyography (EMG);
• magnetoencephalography (MEG);
• magnetocardiography.

These methods confirm that a living organism continuously produces measurable bioelectrical activity.

Biofield as a reflection of the body's state

• The biofield cannot be considered separately from the body.
• It reflects the functioning of the body.
• Change in heart rhythm.
• Brain work.
• Breathing.
• Emotional state.
• Physical activity.

All these processes are accompanied by changes in the bioelectrical activity of the body.

Thus, the biofield is one of the manifestations of human life activity.

Biofield and psyche

Mental processes are closely connected with the work of the brain, nervous system and the whole organism.

Changes in emotional state are accompanied by physiological changes.

Stress, relaxation, concentration, physical activity and sleep alter the body's bioelectric processes.

In the New Psychology DREVO, the biofield is considered one of the physiological aspects of the connection between the body and the psyche.

Biofield and interaction

• A person constantly interacts with the environment.
• He perceives light.
• Sound.
• Temperature.
• Electromagnetic fields of natural and artificial origin.
• The body continuously reacts to these influences.

The question of the extent to which the biofields of different people directly influence each other remains a subject of scientific research and does not have a definitive answer.

Therefore, New Psychology DREVO considers this topic as a promising direction for further study.

Biofield and health

• The state of the body is reflected in its physiological processes.
• A good night's sleep.
• Physical activity.
• Quality food.
• Emotional balance.
• Stress management.
• Healthy relationships.

All these factors influence the coordination of the various body systems.

Taking care of your health is also taking care of the normal functioning of the body's bioelectric processes.

Biofield and the future of science

The development of biophysics, neuroscience, physiology and medical technologies is gradually expanding the understanding of human bioelectric processes.

DREVO's new psychology suggests that further research will help to better understand the relationship between the body's physiology, psyche, consciousness, and their interaction with the environment.

At the same time, any new ideas require experimental verification and scientific confirmation.

The main principle

The biofield does not exist separately from a person.

It is a manifestation of the life of the organism.

The more harmoniously the body, psyche, consciousness and lifestyle of a person interact, the more coordinated the physiological systems of the body work.

Definition

The human biofield is a set of bioelectrical and biomagnetic processes that occur in the body as a result of the vital activity of cells, tissues and organs and reflect its physiological state.

In DREVO's New Psychology, the biofield is viewed as one of the levels of the human being's holistic organization, linking the body's physiological processes with its interaction with the environment. The study of these processes is seen as a promising direction for the development of human science.

Humans live not only thanks to chemical reactions, but also thanks to the continuous exchange of electrical signals within their own bodies. The biofield is one manifestation of this living dynamic.