When it comes to life, we often use the term ignorance as bliss. What we don’t know can’t hurt us and so on. When you consider that knowledge is the source of most human suffering, it makes sense. In truth, though, ignorance is rarely bliss, especially when it comes to our world and our bodies.
The more you know about what’s happening in the world, the better chance you have of being able to make small changes. When you’re aware of suffering, you can reach out to charities and do your bit. If you remained ignorant, that wouldn’t be possible.
When it comes to your body, ignorance is dangerous for other reasons. For one, you should know your body better than anything. You have been blessed with these fingers, these toes, and this mind. You owe it your knowledge. On top of this, ignoring issues can often give them space to turn into significant problems down the line. For proof, we’re going to look at three things you can never afford to ignore when it comes to your health.
Small niggles
Small niggles are the thing we ignore most. Yet, niggles are often your body’s first sign of something more serious. Think of these as warning lights. They are the amber of your body’s traffic light system. One more stop and it’s red. So, don’t ignore that muscle spasm in your back that has been causing you pain. Contact a physical therapy center that can help you address the issue. Don’t ignore the pain in your hip which makes it tricky to walk, contact your doctor for a chat. Catching issues while they’re still small can usually ensure an easy fix.
Something more serious
If you do ignore those small niggles, they can soon turn into something more serious. At other times, your body will skip the amber stage altogether and go straight to red with some weird symptoms which put you on edge. Most of us think we’d act straight away in instances like these. In truth, though, many of us prefer ignorance. This is especially the case when worried something serious is going on. Nobody wants to receive a worrying diagnosis, after all. In truth, though, it’s never worth holding back on a visit to your doctor. The majority of the time, issues aren’t half as serious as we convince ourselves they are. By holding off, you’re only stressing yourself out more, and potentially leaving a health threat to run riot.
Mental struggles
It isn’t only our physical health that many of us neglect. We’re also guilty of ignoring mental health. In some cases, ignorance here is even worse due to a lack of understanding and a lack of physical symptoms. But, our mental health needs attention, the same as our bodies. If you’re experiencing ongoing low moods or mental confusion of any kind, it’s essential to get a check on this. Much like with small niggles, ignoring these symptoms can lead to more severe problems down the line.
