Science does not believe in superstition but people who believe in science can be superstitious at times but these rituals and beliefs can have an effect on your psyche. Do you believe in superstition? Are you superstitious? Do you have a lucky charm? Do you have a lucky number? Do you have a lucky day? Do you have a lucky coin in your pocket every time? Do you have lucky clothes or wears? Do you have a lucky ring or necklace? If yes, then you are into superstition.
The fear of believing in the occasional superstition and making decisions and blaming them for your shortcomings is harmful. Whether it's good or bad outcomes, it doesn't have any interrelation with the occasional superstition. The outcome or result of any task depends on the person's decision and work. "I am not going to do well in exams because I forgot to wear my lucky ring", "Today I wore a green t-shirt that's why it rained" etc. are some of the superstitious things that affect your daily livelihood. And yes, the fear of Friday the 13th is as old as the act of counting.
Women are more trusting by nature and engage in at least some types of superstitious behavior. For instance, according to various data and survey, Friday the 13th and hence the number 13 is termed as unlucky number, wearing a lucky charm brings good luck, breaking mirror causes bad luck, if you ask someone where he or she is going the purpose of his or her going will not be fulfilled, walking under a ladder brings a bad luck, etc. These are some of the superstitious things which most of the people especially women believe in.
Do you know that these types of superstitious beliefs can cause various health problems? The superstitious beliefs can cause anxiety, palpitations, and a rise in blood pressure. It can adversely affect your heart.
If someone happens to believe in superstitious things in the extreme can lead to an increase in the adrenaline secretions which will affect your heart along with your mind. According to a survey, 57 percent of women said that they were somewhat superstitious as against the 33 percent of men.
When superstitions become a cause of discord in the family and become an obsession, one needs to be treated. Otherwise, it may cause a deeply negative effect. This kind of beliefs will affect your mind and your physical health. "If you believe that something is going to happen, you will surely make it happen".
It is very hard for the person believing in superstition to get rid of superstitious beliefs and convince them that these things do not mean any value in anyone's life. This is just a fear that people possess in them.
People make their own superstitious beliefs by the simple coincidence that happens in their lives. Do not create your own superstitious beliefs. There is a strong tendency for you to repeat the response, which is coincident with reinforcement and this is true.