Tahajjud Therapy for Stress Coping: Psychoneuroimmunological Perspective

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10.2991/amca-18.2018.171How to use a DOI?

Keywords

stress, psychoneuroimmunological, coping, tahajjud, cortisol

Abstract

Stress refers to any situation which threatens or is perceived to be threatening welfare of an individual, so that he or she has to cope with that. Coping strategy is a strategy which is used consciously and directly in overcoming the pain or stress. Based on the psychoneuroimmunological perspective, psychological, social, and spiritual stress will affect the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus itself will affect the pituitary and secrete ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone). The hormone affects the adrenal glands where cortisol is produced. The Tahajjudis conducted in fully sincere, precise, and continuous ways that can foster positive perception and motivation and make coping effective. Such positive emotional response can avoid stress reactions. Importantly, it should be noted that the Tahajjud may also bring stress if the prayer is performed without utmost sincerety. This is shown by the failure to maintain body homeostasis or failure to adapt the changes from diurnal circadian into nocturnal circadian. It is due to cortisol secretion which should be low at night, but, in fact, it is still high because of the Tahajjud activities. A study has proven that the Tahajjud is effective in reducing the secretion of the cortisol hormone as well as improving the immunologic response system. Changes in circadian rhythm and cortisol secretion at night actually enhance the preoccupation of the Tahajjud for those with sincere intentions. Endogenously, activities increase cortisol secretion, whereas a calm environment and darkness decrease the cortisol. Therefore, the secretion of cortisol of the sincere performer of the Tahajjud is at normal levels (homeostasis).

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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