Mental detoxification By Dr. Tomás Núñez

Mental detoxification

By Dr. Tomás Núñez

The mind has three mechanisms to free itself and detoxify itself.

First, through problem solving; second, through reflection and third, through service. Although the mind generally seeks to forget, permanently deceives itself, and uses evasion or isolation, these mechanisms do not detoxify; conversely, they deepen the toxicity inside.

The first mechanism, problem-solving, makes an individual solve something that disturbs his mind, even to an obsessive degree. The solution can range from trying to remember something to solving a mathematical problem or a riddle. In any case, when the mind wanders until it gets tired and does not find the answer, fatigue, tension, and overload can occur, which will only be released when the solution is found. The mind likes to conquer, triumph, and win; therefore, any problem can be taken as a challenge, and solving it is enough to remove the discomfort.

The second form of detoxification is reflection. This conscious mental activity seeks out relational concepts in new ways to act in a specific way or reach new conclusions. Thus, this natural mechanism can help detoxify the mind when overloaded.

The third and most important way is through service.

The mind can heal pain and remove toxicity through a genuine and selfless service attitude. It is giving up one’s well-being to prevent others from suffering. Generally, this person no longer cares about his or her difficulties, not even those that involve danger and does not aspire to find solutions for himself or herself, not out of resignation, but because the focus is on solving the difficulties of others. So, he or she does his or her tasks to the fullest, gives up the present and works for the future that is taken for granted, even if it is not there to be enjoyed. This is the person who starts a foundation, gives himself or herself completely to the care and protection of others, becomes a helper and dedicates himself or herself to serving.

It is good to say that if a person experiences a severe mental impact and is adequately contained by those close to him or by therapists, this person will never suffer significant mental toxicity or its effects, since he or she will process his or her grief in an adequate manner and, despite having emotional pain, he or she will be able to overcome his or her suffering in an optimal manner.