Psychological disorders

React to an inner malaise with a conscious gesture

November 21st 2026
Many serious psychological disorders and depressions stem from the fact that people neglect to make an effort to counteract a malaise as soon as it arises. In the wake of disappointment, grief or setbacks, they gradually allow themselves to be overwhelmed to such an extent that they actually become ill. This outcome could very well have been avoided if only they had immediately sought to transform their state of mind. Unfortunately, most people do not react: they wait for things to clear up by themselves. And it is true that in most cases life does go back to normal on its own, but in some more difficult cases, if you are not careful, things do not sort themselves out.
So, you must become aware of the thoughts, feelings and sensations that flit through you, and refuse to allow negative states to become entrenched. As soon as you feel an inner malaise, you must react. Often it is enough just to make some small gesture: water your flowers, smile at someone, offer a kind word, or give them something that they need or will enjoy. The important thing is to make this gesture consciously, with the intention of steering your inner state in another direction.
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