Does your mental health affect your physical health?

[Lamb]

Do you find that if you're in a place mentally where you're suffering that your physical health is affected by it?

 

[Rens]

No. I have never had physical problems and some never had mental ones but then with stress and stuff their body reacted.
Like with your period. Some get pain, some get crazy.

 

[psalms 91]

It can and does

 

[Krissy Cakes]

It does with me. When I'm having issues mentally I can feel my physical health go down.

 

[psalms 91]

Absolutely, that has been shown

 

[Ruth]

When I get very depressed I get lethargic.

 

[~Jo~]

So does my hubby Ruthie, he can sleep for hours at a time, then wake to eat and go back to sleep again ..I hope you feel better soon Ruthie.. spring is on the way so hope that makes you feel better to ..little bit of sunshine can work miracles..

 

[Lamb]

Sleep is a great example for this thread! Thanks, Ruth.

Don't our bodies try to do a healing process during sleep?

 

[Krissy Cakes]

I get sleepy when I get depressed. I can sleep forever if I wanted to.

 

[~Jo~]

Depression is a hidden mystery no one really can tell why you get it only try to find out the common cause of it sometimes, they have no idea why you get it . I understand its all to do with the serotonin levels, they are your natural mood stabilizer in the body which give you mood swings to low and depression, to high make you happy, sunlight can also help those people who suffer from sad which is seasonal affective disorder meaning not enough sun light really,....

 

[Lamb]

My daughter had problems in the winter with SADD. We bought her a lamp and it really helped but she needed to discipline herself and use it!!

 

[Krissy Cakes]

My daughter had problems in the winter with SADD. We bought her a lamp and it really helped but she needed to discipline herself and use it!!

Some say I have SADD as well as depression and other stuff. My depression gets bad when its dark.

 

[Lamb]

Some say I have SADD as well as depression and other stuff. My depression gets bad when its dark.

Do you have a sun lamp?

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Physical symptoms can be some of the best 'markers' for mental health issues. If a person is constantly tired, lacks energy, has declined in productivity, those kinds of things. Otoh, people who might be considered 'manic' may be sleeping less, become more active (but in ways that are unhealthy) - overindulging in exercise, sexual acting out, etc.
With things like anxiety and panic attacks, there are very definite physical symptoms that go along with the anxious thoughts - heart rate, hyperventilation, sweating, shakiness, etc.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

Do you have a sun lamp?

I went to the ER for depression and the doctor said I should get one. Looks like I will be looking into getting one.

 

[Lamb]

https://www.amazon.com/NatureBright...1488715889&sr=8-1&keywords=light+box+sun+lamp

This is the one I bought for my daughter and it is reasonably priced and has great reviews.

 

[NewCreation435]

There is a strong link between depression and diabetes. I know when my blood sugar is high that I am more likely to be irritable and not want to do anything

 

[Lamb]

There is a strong link between depression and diabetes. I know when my blood sugar is high that I am more likely to be irritable and not want to do anything

I didn't know this! So getting your mental health in check helps to heal the body.

 

[NewCreation435]

I didn't know this! So getting your mental health in check helps to heal the body.

They can definitely impact each other. The mind is a powerful thing.

 

[Lamb]

They can definitely impact each other. The mind is a powerful thing.

True! I've heard doctors say that patients can sometimes wish their way to better health