Theme Day all about mental illness- Heart disease and depression/anxiety: it is directly related
Here at the health and wellness channel it is theme day- and it is all about mental health and Alicia has the roundup at Mental Health Notes. With that being said, I have a few things to offer you…
Increased risk of heart disease due to depression is right on the mark and is a vicious cycle indeed. Depression medications lead to weight gain, food cravings and feelings of lethargy. Feelings of lethargy lead to a sedentary and less than “healthy” lifestyle. And a round and around we go!
How do we break the cycle? The more depressed one is the higher the chance of being a smoker, less physical activity and more calories are consumed on a daily basis.
And if depression is not enough, here comes the link between anxiety and heart disease- this is very tongue in cheek. Anxiety increases your heart attack risk by 30-40%… but don’t worry over it!
The role of anxiety in hiking heart attack risk also goes beyond the effects of depression, anger, hostility, Type A behavior and other negative emotions. “These psychological factors are important in predicting the risk of heart disease, but anxiety is unique,” Dr. Shen said. “Older men with sustained and pervasive anxiety appear to be at increased risk for a heart attack even after their levels of depression, anger, hostility and Type A behavior are considered.”
Do you are feel sad or know someone that is depressed after their MI, reach out and ask if they want to talk, or open up yourself. There is nothing weak, or crazy about depression, especially after a life changing event such as this. Do you agree?
A study by the University of Alberta and McGill University found that 14.3 percent of women had worsening depression one year after their initial myocardial infarctions. Eleven percent of men studied had a similar experience.
Our emotional wellbeing is just as important as our physical self. We need to remember to connect with others and reach out to deal with all of our feelings and fears. It is so important!
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