As the specialist mentions in his book Psychopedagogy of Emotions, some negative emotions can be risk factors, triggering diseases or activating risky behaviors. "Chronically high levels of negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger, and depression, are associated with adverse health behaviors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, sedentarism, and disordered eating habits, all of which negatively impact health," the specialist adds. Additionally, negative emotions weaken the immune system.
Do Negative Emotions Last Longer?