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If your cough persists even after you have recovered from a cold, it may have a deeper cause. Many people find that their cough does not subside even though no signs of illness remain. Did you know that your psyche can play a crucial role in how quickly you recover? Read about which psychological problems can affect your body and slow down the healing process.
Cough and its psychological cause
A cough is the body’s natural response to irritation of the airways, whether in the throat or in the lungs. But in addition to physical factors, such as a viral infection or inflammation, a cough can also signal a psychological problem. Did you know that the body can react to emotional tension or stress specifically through coughing? What may be worsening your health is the presence of certain suppressed emotions, such as frustration, sadness or loneliness.
What causes a throat or lung cough?
A cough in the throat or lungs can be a sign of hidden stress and tension that the body needs to release. If you feel that a situation or a person is choking you, or that dissatisfaction is building up inside you, it is possible that this inner tension is causing the persistent cough. Many people who suffer from this type of cough experience feelings of frustration, anger or sadness, yet cannot freely express these feelings.
If the cough is connected with unexpressed emotions, it can appear as a way the body responds to unresolved psychological problems. It can manifest as:
- Loneliness and inner heat
- Frustration and sullenness
- Sadness and feeling misunderstood
What is the best way to deal with a cough?
If your cough persists and is not caused by physical reasons, it is important to focus on the psychological cause. Once you recognize what is causing your tension, you can begin to eliminate it. It may mean accepting some aspect of yourself that you have previously suppressed. If the cough appears in connection with long-term emotional stress, you should look for ways to relax and better communicate with your feelings.
Accepting your own emotions and addressing the problem can help you get rid of the cough and improve your overall health.
Cough associated with laryngitis
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, which often manifests as hoarseness or cough. The cause of this condition is usually difficulty expressing oneself. People who fear rejection or being misunderstood may have trouble expressing their feelings, which leads to energetic blockages. These blockages can have a physical impact and cause inflammation in the larynx, which manifests as laryngitis.
If you feel that you have a problem expressing your emotions, this fear can manifest in the body as inflammation of the larynx.
How to get rid of laryngitis?
Treatment of laryngitis includes improving communication. If you are unable to communicate your feelings, we recommend that you learn to express openly what you feel. Whether orally or in writing, it is important that you release accumulated tension and blockages. Writing can be a great way to clarify your thoughts and release tension.
Writing allows you to better understand yourself and release the energy that might otherwise cause physical problems, such as cough or laryngitis.
How to resolve psychological problems associated with cough?
If your cough keeps returning, it is time to pay deeper attention to the psychological factors that may be supporting its occurrence. The first step is to identify what triggers tension within you, and then try to find ways to relieve yourself of emotions that are continually being suppressed. Visiting a therapist, journaling, or simply finding healthy ways to express yourself can be helpful.
Mental health has a direct impact on our body, and when we begin to focus on removing psychological blockages, cough and other problems may cease to be present.
