Fear listed among reasons for contracting coronavirus

Panic fear of the coronavirus can turn into real health problems, Report informs, referring to psychotherapist Igor Salyntsev.

In an interview with Sputnik radio, he said that the emotional and mental state of a person is reflected in physiology.

"The growing, excessive anxiety, if not dealt with, not treated, reduces the level of mental stability, metabolic processes in the body and its strength. Accordingly, immunity will decrease, and vulnerability to various pathologies will increase. An anxious person is more vulnerable, including to viral pathology," Salyntsev explained.

The doctor noted that the coronavirus vaccine would be the solution to two problems at once: it will both protect the body from COVID-19 and reduce the level of anxiety. It will remove the negative pressure on the immune system that makes the body vulnerable to any infection.

Moreover, the psychotherapist advised to stop paying attention to rumors about the coronavirus and try to get information only from reliable sources.

"The more informed a person is, the less anxious and afraid he or she is. People are afraid when they don't know something; they don't understand enough, or rely on inaccurate information and rumors," Igor Salyntsev explained.