The Mind Body Connection:
The Affects of Stress on your Health
The mind body connection is one that is weaved together so
tightly that one always affects the other. It is not uncommon
for people who struggle with anxiety or depression to also
struggle with chronic illness.
In some cases, the emotional problems came first and in other cases, the
physical problems came first. The body and mind are so connected that one will
often affect the other or in some cases be the cause of the other.
Either way, suffering with chronic stress, anxiety or
depression for any amount of time, can present real problems
with physical illnesses that are undeniably real.
Some stress related illnesses are:
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- Headaches - Migraines
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
-
Ulcerative Colitis -
Colitis
- Candida (yeast overgrowth)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Epstein - Barr Virus)
- Fibromyalgia
- GERD (Acid Reflux Disease)
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Lupus
- Sinusitis
- TMJ ( Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)
- Hormone Imbalance
- Obesity
- Stress Induced Anorexia
People who suffer with stress related illnesses like this
usually try to remedy their symptoms but never deal with the
original cause....chronic stress!
It's absolutely necessary to do what
you need to do for your physical illness, but at
the same time, it is vital to deal with the
stress in your life.
Just as emotional stress can cause physical illness,
using
stress management methods can greatly increase the
positive effects on your physically ill body.
Remember, it is always important to discuss all emotional
or physical problems with your doctor. Sometimes there are
underlying reasons for illness that should be ruled out by
your physician prior to use self-help treatments.
For many, being diagnosed with a serious illness can be
the main contributor to an anxiety or depressive disorder.
It is vital for people in this situation to find a good
support system made up of good doctors, friends, and family.
Keeping a positive outlook on life
and managing stress is most important.
Believe it or not, our attitudes effect
how we see ourselves and others, as well
as everything else around us. More than
anything, we feel those effects in our
physical bodies.
There are many different things we can do that will have
a positive impact on our bodies. At the same time, stress
management, thought replacement techniques are most helpful
in keeping a healthy, balanced mind.
Finding support is very important and highly
encouraged. With a little research, you can find one in
your local area or you can find one online.
You can easily find an online support
community by doing an online search using
keywords that match the illness you are
suffering with and the word forum. You
can also create your own support system by
starting a personal blog of your own.
Even if you are not computer savvy, there are
easy-to-use, free, online blogging tools such as
Blogger. Blogger is
user friendly and it allows you to search for other blogs
that share your ideas, views, struggles, etc. Blogging is
very much like journaling and it is a very healthy exercise
for your mental health. It gives you the opportunity to be
as private and anonymous as you like, while reaching out to
others that may also be suffering. It is true when they say
that while helping others, you help yourself.
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