Title: 7 Surprising Ways Your Finances are Affecting Your Health - Self.
Headings: 7 Surprising Ways Your Finances are Affecting Your Health
7 Surprising Ways Your Finances are Affecting Your Health
How Finances Affect Physical Health
1. Raised Diastolic Blood Pressure
2. Greater Muscle Tension
3. Worsened Digestive Symptoms
4. Avoidance of the Doctor
How Finances Affect Mental Health
5. Depression
6. Anxiety
7. Shame
What Happens When You Improve Your Financial Standing
Boosted Self-Esteem
Improved Physical Health
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Content: Anxiety
29% of adults with debt suffer severe anxiety compared to just 4% without. Feelings of anxiety and panic caused by finances can be the catalyst for an all-around unhealthy lifestyle. 55% of adults in lower-income households say they handle stress through sedentary or unhealthy habits such as watching TV, drinking alcohol, smoking, and stress eating. The uncertainty of being able to pay bills keeps many people in a state of panic and fear. 7. Shame
35% of Americans are embarrassed to admit they have credit card debt, and 43% would feel judged if family or friends found out. The shame associated with poor financial standing can lead to isolation, which is often the beginning stages of serious mental illness. If you are struggling with money issues, reach out to a trusted friend or family member for help. You’ll probably learn that others struggle with the very same issues. What Happens When You Improve Your Financial Standing
As is the case with most hardships, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.