Ever felt fed up, down and not quite right and just assumed you were having an ‘off’ day? But the off day turned into another and another and another ..
Sometimes our mood may drop because we are physically unwell and depression is quite common in relation to certain chronic physical conditions. Equally, on the flip side, poor emotional health may mean we could develop physical illness if we have stopped taking care of ourselves.
Take a look at the National Institute of Mental Health website to learn more about how physical and psychological illness could be closely linked.
Another way in which poor physical health or physical injury can impact our emotional health is when our mobility is reduced. For example, you enjoy playing football or love running, but twist your ankle or break a bone. The psychological impact when you can no longer do what you took for granted can be quite intense, so do speak to your GP if you feel you are affected.
Of course, whenever you sense a change in your emotional health, the first thing you should do is contact your GP and discuss any physical symptoms, new or existing, as this might assist them with any treatment they can give you.
If you need to talk about poor physical health, call our supportive voluntary workers on 0300 1020 505, every evening between 8pm and midnight and you should do your own research to find the best sources of support for you.
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