The mind and body are not separate, What affects one, affects the other,

• How Does My Mental state Affect My Physical Health?

  According to research, people with mental health problems are more likely to develop a treatable physical health condition such as heart disease:
  
  
  • This can flow from to variety of reasons, including Genetics. Physical health problems can be caused by genetic mutations that make mental health conditions worse.
  • Low levels of motivation:  Some mental health problems or medications can affect your energy and motivation to take care of yourself.
  • There is a problem with concentration and planning: If your mental health problem affects your vision, it can be difficult to schedule or attend medical visits.
  • There is a dearth of support for those who want to give up bad habits. For example, health care providers may trust that you are unable to make adjustments, so they will not help you to reduce alcohol consumption or quit smoking.
  • Health care providers who are less willing to hunt for medical help might imagine your signs and symptoms are associated with your mental disease and fail to research further. People with mental illness have regular physical health tests (such as blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol) that can detect indicators of physical illness in advance.
  
  
  In addition, mental health problems can manifest as physical symptoms. Since our minds and bodies are not separate, it is not strange that mental illness can have an impact on your physical health. Abdominal pain, for instance, is often caused by depression, which may cause headaches, lethargy, and digestive problems. Insomnia, lack of rest, and difficulty concentrating are some of the other symptoms.
  
  

  What can I do to help?

  You do not have to have a physical health problem if you have a mental health problem. There are many things you can do to improve your chances of staying physically fit.
  
  

  Exercise:

  Physical activity is a great way to improve your mental health as well as staying physically fit. According to research, exercise releases endogenous hormones called endorphins into the brain. Walking briskly for 10 minutes will also increase your mental sharpness, energy, and attitude.
  Exercise can greatly improve your quality of life whether you are running in your garden or running a marathon. Finding a hobby or pastime that you enjoy can help you feel less stressed, more focused, and more satisfied.
  
  

  Maintain a healthy diet:

  Eating right makes you feel better and improves your mood. Protein, essential fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water are part of a well-balanced diet. Diet can have an impact on the development, management, and prevention of various mental health problems such as depression and dementia.
  
  

  Quit smoking:

  Smoking is harmful to one's mental and physical health. Many people with mental illness believe that smoking helps their symptoms, although this is only true for a short time. Quitting is not always difficult and there is a lot of help right now to help you.
  
  

  Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician:

  If you are concerned about your physical health or are asking for a health visitor screening, make an appointment with your GP. Different GP surgeries have different waiting times, so if you need to see someone right away, request an emergency appointment.
  If you have trouble communicating with health professionals or you are worried about not being heard, you can bring in someone to help you express your feelings. It can be a partner, family member, or professional.
  
  

  Taking a step Ahead:

  Both chronic physical illness and mental health are influenced by the social determinants of health. Increased physical activity, availability of nutritious foods, adequate funding, and the development of social equality and social support are important components in prevention. It opens up opportunities to improve protective factors and reduce risk factors for health and well-being.
  Understanding the link that connects the mind and body is the first step in designing actions to prevent the spread of co-existent disorders and to support those with existing mental and chronic conditions.