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Five Obvious Health Issues Associated With Divorce by ifeben(m): 11:37am On Dec 19, 2016 |
Re: Five Obvious Health Issues Associated With Divorce by ifeben(m): 11:39am On Dec 19, 2016 |
They say it’s cheaper to keep her or him but that is not the only
reason to reconsider getting a divorce. The cost of good health and
peace of mind is priceless, and research shows going through
divorce can wreak havoc on your health in serious ways.
Dramatic Weight Loss or Gain: Drastic weight fluctuations are
common during or after divorce. Dr. Gregg Fonarow, a professor of
cardiovascular medicine and science at the University of
California, Los Angeles, stated in a CBS report that people might
let go of eating a balanced diet and other healthy habits after a
marriage ends.
When I went through my divorce, I had little or no appetite. I lost a
good deal of weight because I just didn’t have a desire to eat.
Others may experience the opposite. Food may be a source of
comfort because it may temporarily make you happy, while adding
on pounds and increasing the risk for chronic disease. Either
extreme is unhealthy. Be aware of your tendency to eat little or
nothing at all or too much.
Anxiety: Not surprisingly, divorce is cited as the second most
stressful life event (runner up to losing a spouse because of
death). You may feel alone and that there is not anyone to protect
you in the world. Everything you imagined would be a part of your
future no longer exists. You start to feel uncertain and insecure
about who you are and where you are heading because you are used
to navigating life with your mate.
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If you have children, this can make it even more challenging. Your
living situation may change. You may have to negotiate visitation
and financial issues which you used to do along with your spouse.
According to the American Psychological Association, untreated
anxiety can grow into frequent panic attacks, depression and even
substance abuse.
Cardiovascular Disease: Divorce can literally lead to a broken
heart. In one study from Duke University, researchers found that
heart attack risk was higher for those who had gotten divorced
during a 20 year period than those who remained married during
that time. Linda Waite, lead researcher in a University of Chicago
study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior,
found that people who are divorced are 20 percent more likely to
have chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer than
married folks.
Metabolic Syndrome: Metabolic syndrome, the name for a group
of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease, diabetes,
stroke and other chronic health issues, can occur. These risk factors
include: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and
excess weight around the stomach. Compared to happily married
women, a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that
women who divorced, were widowed, or in unhappy marriages
were more likely to develop this disorder.
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Weakened Immune System: When you’re fighting with the
stresses of life – like during or after a divorce – your body isn’t
able to fight off disease as well as it should. Not only can stress
weaken your immune system, but one Ohio State
University study showed loneliness has the same effect.
Divorce can be tough mentally, emotionally, financially and
physically. Though it may be easier said than done, experts suggest
getting regular exercise, eating healthy meals (even when you’ve
lost your appetite), spending time with loved ones and talking to a
professional therapist to help support you through this major life
transition and preserve your health. |
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