Eight plus one Healthcare
3 days ago2 min read
The Viscera, Emotion, and Sense of Self
When we feel unwell, depressed, angry, or afraid, we naturally assume there must be a psychological reason. In other words, we tend to believe that the “brain” and mind have been affected, and we search for explanations there. However, recent research suggests that we are far more biological—indeed, more animal-like—than we often assume. The sensations we experience in our internal organs and body help generate our emotions and shape the way we perceive who we are. For exampl
