Depression Harms You Emotionally And Physically
People who leave mental health unchecked are more likely to get heart disease. According to medical director Nieca Goldberg, depression causes physiological symptoms such as inflammation, hormone imbalance, and higher blood glucose. Over time, your heart may suffer, metaphorically and physically.
Cardiologist Milena A. Gebska adds that heart disease and depression are co-dependent. People with heart disease have a higher risk of becoming depressed and vice-versa. Emotional distress is now a confirmed risk factor for blood vessel blockages. If you don’t seek medical attention for mental health, your heart may pay the price.
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