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Do you feel like your mental and physical health are connected?

Whenever I feel like I'm mentally in a slump, physically my body starts manifesting unpleasant symptoms as well.
I feel tired, exhausted, my skin itches, I lose my appetite, I suffer from sleep problems, etc.
As soon as my mood lifts, I start feeling healthier again, both physically and mentally.
Do you have the same experience? Do you think one causes the other? Is it more physical or mental?
Ynotisay · M
There's a whole lot more attention being placed on the mind/body connection and it's far overdue. The human body has an extraordinary ability to heal itself and a big part of that is the mind. Obviously, the medical industry will tend to discount it because it's bad for business but they are integrating "mindful" practices in traditional medicine.
So yeah...I do think they're very closely connected.
shakenama · M
Emotional health always effects your physical health. Laughter releases endorphin's, which relieves physical tension and stress. When you're depressed your serotonin levels drop. Your skin converts sunlight into Vitamin D and boots serotonin production. So thats why it's a good idea to take a walk out in the sun when you're feeling blue.
Highonheels · 51-55, M
Very well said and insightful and informative and how true it is, yes the body and mind are definetly connected
If I'm not feeling well mentally, I feel physically drained and exhausted, even weak. When I'm physically not feeling well, my mental health is affected. Thankfully, I'm very spiritually attuned, so that helps me get through those rough patches.
They're directly related. It's psycho/soma, and you don't have one without the other.
Cindy · F
I'm a mess I'm surprised I haven't died of a stroke or a heart attack by now
PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F
Mental affects the physical and physical affects the mental. I've studied about it.
PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F
Mental affects the physical and physical affects the mental. I've studied about it.
newtomountainlife · 56-60, M
It's mental stress that makes me sick.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
We are body soul and spirit.
Highonheels · 51-55, M
Yes I believe the body and mind are connected by our soul and spirit its all interconnected so when on is affected they are all affected I believe the soul controls the body and vice versa and the spirit controls the mind and vice versa

 
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