Cursing to help: when and why is it useful to swear

Swearing is not good – this truth has been known to many since childhood, and in some cases it is also fixed by physical sensations that are forever imprinted in the memory of those from whom parents heard swear words. However, there is hardly a single adult who has never uttered a single swear word in his life. Mat is unacceptable, ugly, not elegant, etc. And yet, it exists and is very popular among all segments of the population. In addition, psychologists partially justify people who swear.

7 reasons that swear words justify

Swearing is unacceptable, ugly, not elegant, etc. And yet, it exists and is very popular among all segments of the population. In addition, psychologists partially justify people who swear by highlighting at least seven reasons for the popularity (or even advantages) of swearing.

Reason 1: Pain Relief

Chat activates the body's "fight or flight" response. and is an adrenaline rush followed by an analgesic effect. This theory was proven experimentally: people who swore obscenities could keep their hands in ice water twice as long as those who did not use swearing during the experiment. Moreover, such an effect obtained from a mat is typical only for people who use it in exceptional cases, and do not use it almost always during communication. People who swear all the time are less sensitive to the effects of swear words and therefore their bodies don't respond with an adrenaline rush.

Reason 2: Power and control

Chat gives a person the opportunity to feel more power and control over a bad situation. Even if a person demonstrates this very power to himself, this is very important, because he no longer feels like a passive victim, but is ready to respond and fight against the prevailing circumstances. And this, in turn, can instantly raise self-esteem and increase self-confidence in a particular situation, as well as provide an incentive to take corrective action. Mark Twain also said, “If you're angry, count to four; if very angry – swear”.

Reason 3: Non-violent retribution

Swear words are a weapon that a person uses to get revenge on bad people without resorting to violence. Instead of hitting someone, we vent our anger with swearing. Psychologists also draw a parallel: swearing – this is the same for a person as growling – for an animal. Thus, he warns the interlocutor that he should be more careful, otherwise the consequences can be disastrous.

Reason 4: Humor

Swearing in a circle of friends – it's fun sometimes. In such circumstances, checkmate serves as a way to break free from ordinary social restrictions, as well as a mock fight with a friend. (Controversial)

Reason 5: Social connections

Believe it or not, but, like any weapon, swearing can be used for good: if used correctly and appropriately, swearing can show others that you belong to a certain group or feel quite comfortable with members of such a group. Cursing can also demonstrate that you are open, honest and sociable.

Reason 6: Self-expression

Swear words can also indicate that the subject of our conversation is of great importance to us. Undoubtedly, the assertion supported by obscenities acquires the maximum possible emotional coloring. In this way, a swear word (again, said to the point) helps to emphasize the importance of a word or phrase.

Reason 7: Physical and Mental Health

Some of the health benefits of the mat include increased blood circulation, increased endorphin levels, as well as a general feeling of calmness, a sense of control and well-being. The main prerequisite for such benefits is that you should swear very infrequently and try not to get angry while doing so.

Estet-portal does not encourage you to swear everywhere and every day. However, as practice shows, sometimes a mat can serve as an excellent tool both for improving one's well-being and for eliminating an unpleasant or difficult situation. Therefore, use swear words, but only wisely.