The Connection Between Poor Financial Health and Personal Health

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We are all aware that plenty of things affect our personal health, even if we might not actively think about it, so perhaps it may come as little surprise that our financial situation can have a significant impact on our health too.

Plenty of us will have had money worries, will have experienced those strange dreams of our teeth falling out (which is apparently related), and might have noticed the clenching of our jaw when the bills come in the mail.

There is quite a connection between poor financial health and personal health, and this piece will discuss some of the ways they are tied together.

Muscle Tension

The clenching of the jaw is just one of many symptoms your body might experience when you are under stress. Back pain, amongst other problematic muscle tension, was shown to be experienced in half of those with high debt, and 44% of those experienced migraines and other headaches in comparison to 15% who did not have debt stress.

Unfortunately, these kinds of symptoms can not only make you feel even worse but can affect other areas of your life too.

Digestive Issues

Our stomach can often be the first thing to start playing up when we are experiencing some inner turmoil as our gut is intrinsically related to our hormones, which means if one of them is out of whack, there is a good chance the other is being affected too.

When your gut is affected by stress, some of the symptoms you might experience include digestive issues, nausea, effects on the appetite, stomach pain, cramps or aches, and bloating, to name just a few.

It has been suggested that around 77% of Americans, 1 in 4, are unhappy or worried about their financial situation – so if you are experiencing upsetting stomach problems, ask yourself if your financial health might be contributing to the weakening of your own health, and work out a plan to help get your body back on track.

Avoiding the Doctor

No one likes to go to the doctor! Not only is it an admission that something might be off with our health, but it can also be extremely expensive, depending on the outcome. If you are having money troubles, a trip to the doctor might be out of the question, which will only make things worse in the long run. Unfortunately, those who are having money troubles can often end up in a vicious cycle of experiencing health issues, getting further into debt, which then contributes to further poor health and more debt. While no one should have to struggle to pay for their medical bills, there are steps you can take to relieve yourself of debt and work on a plan to keep on top of things. Consider personal loans for a debt relief plan and find out what your options are.

Mental Health

It is important that we do not forget the impact that financial issues can have on our mental health, and in turn, how that will also impact our physical health. Those who experience financial issues could find themselves experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety, so it is extremely important to find support as soon as possible and know that you are not alone.

About Author

LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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