Thermoneurosis. When do you need a psychologist as an antipyretic?

You don't have a cold, you don't have the flu, and you don't complain about your health in general, but for some unknown reason you can't get your fever down for many days.

That being said, the only complaints you may have are the high levels of nervousness and stress you are under. But is there such a thing as a fever from nerves? Turns out it does.

Psychologists and neuroscientists have given this phenomenon an apt term - thermoneurosis. In fact, it is the same neurosis that torments other people with completely different symptoms, such as stomach cramps and migraines. In a person suffering from thermoneurosis, the body temperature rises when a stressful situation arises.

This increase is usually small (within 37 degrees)

But we remember that the norm for us is 36.6! How can you tell if you have thermoneurosis and not an infection?

To be honest, diagnosing this type of neurosis is not so easy and quite long. Elevated temperature is the first serious signal of the body about the disease. And that means that in order not to "heal" you, first you need to understand whether you have an illness that can give an elevated temperature or not. In general, everything starts with the district terpayevt, which will send you to the examination in order to find out what you have in your body is not so.

The first thing to do is to rule out the possibility of infection (this is the most common cause of fever).

Next, you need to prove that possible chronic processes in your body also have nothing to do with stress-induced fever. This, by the way, is quite difficult and requires a full comprehensive examination. High temperature can give diabetes, hypertension, unstable work of the endocrine system, even tumors. Also "spikes" temperature can be caused by failures in the work of the brain department responsible for thermoregulation - hypothalamus. Sometimes elevated temperature can be observed after prolonged or intense physical exertion.

You have been examined and found out that you have no infectious diseases (what a joy), and chronic pathologies do not cause fever either. No tumors, no diabetes, and you don't exercise. But you are easily knocked out of the rut, putting you in the simplest stressful situation. And the neurologist noted a mildly excitable nervous system, echoed by a psychologist who says your anxiety level is too high.

And a rise in temperature occurs precisely when you are overcome by anxiety or anxiety that you can not cope with. If it all adds up, you have thermoneurosis.

Is it dangerousyou ask? This form of neurosis is not more dangerous than others, but it, like other neuroses, deserves a visit to a psychotherapist. After all, any neurosis (and this one among others) greatly impairs the quality of life, and sometimes just makes it unbearable. Perhaps, in ignorance of the causes of spikes in your body temperature, you have already struck a blow to the liver with antipyretics or, worse, antibiotics. Obviously, you do not want to continue in the same way.

How to treat thermoneurosis?

Basically, just like any other neurosis. First of all, the psychotherapist will try to lower your anxiety threshold and increase the stability of the nervous system. This can be achieved with the help of medications, as well as relaxation procedures under the careful supervision of a specialist. Yoga classes, relaxation massage, relaxation sessions and meditation can help you to find your inner balance.

Equally important to you is your environment. If your life is full of stress, that needs to change. Nervous job? Better change it. Establish a stable daily schedule with enough time for adequate sleep and rest (sleep is especially important, most likely insomnia is your regular nighttime guest). Change your diet by reducing the proportion of unhealthy foods and enriching your diet with vegetables, fruits, and other healthy foods.

However, it should be clearly understood - only together these measures will help to defeat your neurosis! Partial solutions are useless here. And self-treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a psychotherapist who will suggest the most effective, in your case, the complex of recovery. Do not dismiss your condition, thermoneurosis (as all neuroses, however) - it is a disease! Therefore, we wish you a responsible attitude to yourself and your health, and no neuroses.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is thermoneurosis and how to recognize it?
   Thermoneurosis is a psychosomatic condition in which the body temperature rises to subfebrile values (usually 37-37.5 °C) without apparent physiological causes, often against a background of stress or emotional tension.
2. How to distinguish thermoneurosis from an infectious disease?
   If after taking antipyretics the fever does not decrease and tests do not reveal infections or inflammation, thermoneurosis may be the cause.
3. What causes can cause thermoneurosis?
   Often thermoneurosis occurs due to disorders in the autonomic nervous system caused by stress, overwork or emotional overload.
4. How is thermoneurosis treated?
   Treatment includes psychotherapy, reduction of stress levels, normalization of sleep and rest, and may also prescribe sedatives.
5. When should I see a psychologist for thermoneurosis?
   If, after excluding somatic causes, the temperature remains elevated and is accompanied by anxiety or irritability, consultation with a psychologist or psychotherapist is recommended.