It’s different for everyone, but I truly believe there is a connection between my mental and physical health. I’m finding as I’m starting to get better from bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, my eating disorder, and complex PTSD, more physical health symptoms are popping up.
I am now dealing with leftovers from my anorexia, such as osteoporosis, as well as obesity from my psychiatric medication. In addition, I have a family history of hyperlipidemia (also known as high cholesterol) that started to take affect for me at the age of 23 (I am now 28 and finally receiving medical treatment for this as well as engaging in physical activity and a balanced diet and meditation).
I was also diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) last year which comes with various hormonal imbalances. Over the past few months I also began to have worse allergies, sinus issues, migraine, and tension headaches.
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