There are so many times that I am asked why someone is suddenly feeling achy or has a migraine. And it always seems to come after a stressful event. Or someone wondering why they are not hungry or haven’t eaten much after a stressful event. There is a simple answer to is all. Mental health is connected to physical health. Your mind and body are connected and react to each other.
The Connection
When a person is stressed, scared, or frustrated (to name a few), the muscles in your body tense up in protection mode. A way for the body to protect itself from whatever may be causing the trauma. It is a natural defense mechanism. But what that really does is add strain to your physical nature in an unhealthy manner as well.
But there is another connection. If someone finds out they have cancer, or they were in an accident and their arm or leg is damaged, the mind will find a way to explain or prepare for it. What I mean is, how quickly do you start thinking “what if”, “why me”, or “what am I going to do now”? It is very easy for the mind to wonder, dissect, or look for answers and explanations. When this happens, those thoughts are rarely positive. Especially from those the event has happened too. Before you know it, depression and anxiety develop.
Our bodies are intertwined with veins, arteries, and muscles. But it is also intertwined with receptors from head to toe. Your brain calculates, formulates, and reacts to everything your body feels and experiences. Mental health is only, just now, becoming more recognized in society. But it has been experienced since day 1 of our birth. To care for one and not the other is like trying to run up a down escalator. To truly be healthy, care for your wellbeing is to acknowledge and actively care for your mind and your body. Neither is more important than the other. Each is the most important of all.
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With great warmth,
