I found this article very interesting, especially because I have a combination of anxiety and depressive disorders. I liked how Dr. Tran mentioned how many Western societies believe there is a dichotomization of the mind and body, while many other societies view the mind and body as a connected whole. This is very important to understand their explanatory models.
Many of the patients Dr. Tran interviewed stated that their sadness or worry was a result of their physical pain or from “excess of civilization.” This really allowed me to think more about my symptoms. For me, I usually view any bodily aches as symptoms from anxiety, not the other way around. However, I do relate to their feeling of society being a contributor to their suffering. Sometimes I feel as though I may not have such bad anxiety, sadness, or OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) symptoms if smartphones and other technologies did not exist, resulting in the increased socialization of people. I am looking forward to hearing more about what Dr. Tran has to say on this matter.
Many of the patients Dr. Tran interviewed stated that their sadness or worry was a result of their physical pain or from “excess of civilization.” This really allowed me to think more about my symptoms. For me, I usually view any bodily aches as symptoms from anxiety, not the other way around. However, I do relate to their feeling of society being a contributor to their suffering. Sometimes I feel as though I may not have such bad anxiety, sadness, or OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) symptoms if smartphones and other technologies did not exist, resulting in the increased socialization of people. I am looking forward to hearing more about what Dr. Tran has to say on this matter.