What's on and in your mind can and will effect your health. A quick look in a few medical dictionaries confirm this.
psy·cho·so·mat·ic (s k -s -m t k) adj. 1. Of or relating to a disorder having physical symptoms but originating from mental or emotional causes. 2. Relating to or concerned with the influence of the mind on the body, and the body on the mind, especially with respect to disease: psychosomatic medicine.
psy cho·so·mat i·cal·ly adv.
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psychosomatic [ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk] adj (Psychology) (Medicine / Pathology) of or relating to disorders, such as stomach ulcers, thought to be caused or aggravated by psychological factors such as stress
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This is also common in sayings in our society. "They seem to have the whole weight of the world in their shoulders." "My boss is a pain in my neck." These are just a few.
It is common for me to see patients with real physical symptoms that may be traced back to emotional stress.
So what can be done? Take time to de-stress. Maybe just some quite time, a walk, exercise, reading a book, prayer, meditation, vacation, ... in some cases professional help with a physiologiest, or a pastor.
Point is you must learn to take care of you Mind, and it will help take care of your Body!
Dr. Parrish Skrien.
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