Hello dear blog readers! The physiological needs of a person, or, as they are also called biological, are the most important and valuable, in comparison with the rest, indicated in the hierarchy of the psychologist Abraham Maslow. Because they provide its vital activity. Simply put, if we start ignoring them, we will die. Now, if we do not experience the recognition of colleagues, we will suffer, worry, get angry and sad. And if we are without oxygen for a couple of minutes, we will die.
While they are so significant, the good news is that they are the easiest to recognize. And yet — they unite all the people on the planet. Because, despite the differences in character, temperament, outlook on life, and so on, they are equally necessary for each of us.
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Breath
The body needs oxygen, and even a slight lack of it leads to irreversible consequences. Breathing is the most important physiological need. At least because if it is suspended for five minutes, biological death may occur. In the best case, a coma, but the brain damage will be so serious that a return to normal life will become impossible.
With a lack of oxygen, a person experiences weakness, fatigue, it is difficult for him to think. There is shortness of breath and headache. Therefore, it is important to spend more time in nature. Take a walk in the park more often, get out to the river or the sea, help the body saturate the blood with oxygen. Then each of its cells will be enriched and will be able to serve you longer.
Food
The digestion process has three main functions:
- provides the body with the necessary substances that help maintain its vital functions, as well as produce new cells.
- fills with energy, which is wasted every second and allows you to lead an active lifestyle, fight for your existence.
- conveys the information necessary to keep in touch with the nature of which it is a part.
A person experiences hunger when the amount of carbohydrates and other nutrients in the blood decreases. In the food center, which is located in the brain, or rather, in the hypothalamus, a signal is received that forms excitation. Which will disappear only after a feeling of saturation. And this excitement is so significant for the body that all the energy generated by it will be directed only to satisfy the need for food. That is why, when a person is hungry, he is unable to think of anything other than food.
It is important to carefully monitor nutrition. The diet should be rich and varied, then you will feel good. You will be able to recover even from chronic ailments, and keep youth and activity. You can find out which products are the most useful here.
Liquid
A person loses a large amount of fluid during the day. Not only when urinating, but also during the process of sweating, breathing, and even defecation. And in the case of an upset stomach, the losses are so significant that they must first be replenished before other organs are affected. Dehydration leads to serious consequences, and if you do not restore the water balance, then this threatens with death.
A person without water can live for several days, no more. That is why this need is on the list of basic, basic, without which it is impossible to do. It is recommended to drink at least 2 liters per day, but during physical exertion, stress living, etc., the body loses more than usual. Therefore, when calculating daily doses, one should take into account the individual characteristics of the individual, and her lifestyle. The norm is considered if the liquid is received by an order of magnitude more than it is consumed.
Examples of positive physiological changes, in case of drinking enough pure water, you will receive in this article.
Dream
Sleep provides rest, helps to recover and store energy. Some processes are happening right at this moment. For example, the hormone cortisol, which protects us from the occurrence of depression, is produced at night, provided that a person is sleeping.
A sleep-deprived person is tired, unable to concentrate, becomes irritable and has an increased pain threshold, that is, is more sensitive to pain. Prolonged lack of sleep may well lead to hallucinations, both auditory and visual. The brain with a significant lack of sleep can simply turn off. And even a couple of seconds without consciousness can lead to catastrophic consequences. For example, if you fall asleep at the wheel, being the driver of a regular bus.
The negative aspects of frequent lack of sleep include mental instability, and as a result, panic attacks and obsessions. It was these disorders that overtook Napoleon, who is cited as an example of diligence and curiosity. Yes, he refused a long rest, he managed to do and learn more, but what a terrible price he had to pay for this, isn’t it? In order not to bring yourself to such a state, and feel cheerful even at the end of the working day, read the recommendations listed here.
Also, I recommend reading this article about the daily routine.
Continuation of gender
Satisfaction of sexual instincts is extremely important. And although in the absence of sexual contact, the person is unlikely to die, but it may well turn into an aggressor. Excitation accumulates, eventually transforming into anger, which is quite normal when feeling dissatisfied. This anger can so «capture the mind» that it will push to commit crimes, and possibly provoke the development of psychiatric diseases. But this will happen if they were already in the anamnesis, and simply “waited” for the stimulus.
Ecology at the moment leaves much to be desired, which affects the hormonal background of people. Namely, the need for the realization of sexual energy depends on it. From what someone needs more often, but someone does not have it at all. In any case, the instinct of procreation is also included in the list of biological needs.
Substitution
Biological needs, although they are very different in meaning and significance from the rest, cannot be considered as separate ones. They are closely related to the desire to receive love, recognition, show their independence and so on. Think of those same babies who need to breastfeed, sometimes just to feel close to their mother, to experience the comfort that is safe.
Have you heard of such mental illnesses as bulimia, anorexia? Modern society promotes the need to have an ideal body, which is why various means for losing weight are actively and aggressively advertised everywhere. Sometimes success, intellectual abilities are equal to a beautiful appearance. This makes itself felt formed a false stereotype. That only in excellent physical shape and a well-ironed suit is a person capable of generating brilliant ideas and managing people.
So, when due to diets the process of digestion is disturbed, if only because food rarely enters the body, disturbances also occur in a person’s ability to recognize hunger. At the moment of stress, some people refuse food, some, on the contrary, abuse it in order to be distracted, to switch. They try to “sweeten” their life with baking. Large volumes to fill the feeling of «inner emptiness».
Relationships with food may well develop into an addiction when it is difficult to control and limit oneself. Especially, in moments of increased anxiety, anxiety, dissatisfaction. That’s why it’s so important to be mindful of yourself, and eat when you really feel hungry. And not just a desire to experience joy or calm down.
Hierarchy of values
Abaraham Maslow, the creator of the pyramid of needs (you will learn more about it by clicking here), believed that all of the above listed needs are leading only at the moment when they are felt dissatisfied. The rest of the time, the person is more concerned with material and spiritual values.
For example, do you think about how you breathe? Just like that, solving work issues and doing everyday things? Do you pay attention to this vital process until difficulties arise that prevent you from breathing in and out? If you don’t meditate, or don’t try to do calming techniques, then it’s unlikely. As long as there is no lack of oxygen, attention will be focused on other tasks.
Conclusion
As you understand, it is extremely necessary to take care of yourself, and if everything is fine with your health, you can calmly realize your ambitions and turn your dreams into reality. So good luck and success to you!
The material was prepared by a psychologist, Gestalt therapist Zhuravina Alina.