Como os traços de caráter influenciam a obesidade

Abstract

This study explores obesity from the perspective of body psychology, emphasizing the relationship between obesity and character traits. Beyond being a medical condition associated with excessive body fat, obesity is deeply connected to emotional and behavioral issues that manifest differently according to an individual's character structure. Based on the theories of Wilhelm Reich, Federico Navarro, and Alexander Lowen, muscular tensions and energetic blockages are understood to directly influence the way emotions are stored in the body, affecting both weight gain and weight maintenance. Therapeutic approaches such as Character-Analytic Vegetotherapy and Bioenergetics provide effective methods for addressing these blockages, promoting more sustainable and transformative weight loss. These techniques contribute to understanding how different character traits influence each person's relationship with their body and emotions, encouraging a more comprehensive and personalized treatment approach.