That is a big topic. My mental health deteriorated every major system in my body. I broke my heart (with grief and PTSD) and required six surgeries to repair (along with 24 days in the ICU). I went back and forth to doctors for a period of about two years. I would have 20 active doctor's appts. Nearly every major system was failing. I did not think it was all caused by my grief. So yes, your mind controls the entire body and if your mind is not right you body will also not be right.

Hi Thor,
I'm so sorry to hear about all your mental health and how it effected your body. The PTSD is horrible to have to relive all the trauma that went on in your life. The surgeries are devastating to me and just being in the hospital for that long is just too much for one to handle.. Especially in ICU. I totally agree with you that your mind does control your body and if your mind is telling you things that aren't right, then your body becomes out of whack and I think even your thinking becomes cloudy. Stay well and thank you for your comment. Have a great day! Italianmomma4ever

And Thor I totally agree with you it is a big topic. Something that needs to be talked about. Thank you for acknowledging that. Italianmomma4ever

I am noticing physical changes for me too. I am more mentally tired than physical but I can't seem to get things done anymore. I have to push myself. My sleep is disturbed and I stay awake in the night even when it is quiet. It is hard to cope with little things.

Hi Mary,
The mental tiredness can drain you. It can play a toll on your whole body and mind. Just trying to get things done can be a struggle. I get it. Just try to push through it. Alittle at a time. Not sleeping well is something I struggle with too. I wake up and go back to sleep. But I wake up sometimes a few times during the night. I don't know why. Sometimes the littlest things are the hardest to deal with. Just pace yourself and do what you can. Tomorrow is any other day. It was nice talking with you. And thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

I meant to ask you Mary do you take anything to help you sleep? Italianmomma4ever

I struggle physically due to the anti psychotics . At first I was so tired I could barely get out of bed. But slowly and with the support of loved ones, I have carved out enough energy by pushing the tiredness every day. It took about three years but now I have enough energy to take on the day and live a pretty good life. But well worth the effort.

Hi Carolin57,
I'm so happy to hear that you are able to get up and get your day going. It REALLY is important to have a good support team and people that love you and care about you. Glad to hear. I'm glad you got your energy back and your enjoying life again. Life is precious and just live everyday to the fullest and enjoy. And life is well worth living. Glad your doing well. Thank you for your comment. Enjoy your day. Italianmomma4ever

One of the great healing duos of my own healing journey, a psych nurse practitioner and a general physician, never collaborated directly but simultaneously analogized my mental health condition as, "An all-natural speed freak." They both believed that the continual adrenaline shots of my hyper-vigilance, et al, were doing the same physical damage that meth heads routinely do with their drug of choice. I concur. I have felt all the symptoms of long term meth addiction.

Luckily, I got with my anxiety management program soon enough to avoid permanent physical damage. It is a challenge to stay ahead of that curve, but I believe the benefits outweigh the hardships.

Hi Arfie,
Good to hear that you nipped it in the bud before any damage was done. You were on top of your game and recognized it and concurred it. I cant imagine having that much adrenaline going through my body like you were on something. That's not a good feeling. It's good that you were able to get that under control. Don't want to feel like a meth head if your not one. You are absolutely right that the benefits outweigh the hardships. Glad to hear. Thanks for your comment. Enjoy the day. Italianmomma4ever

YES!
Afraid, I did not ask for this!
I have no life, just stay home do housework and worry about my diagnosis. I'm not the same person, I'm broken damaged goods!
I want me back!

sorry I did not answer correctly in my earlier reply
My skin gets burning sensations, sometimes I gag or throw up, I shake, I know its aged me.

Hi bloofear,
It is nice to meet you. I'm so sorry that your afraid. That's not a good a feeling. And no. Nobody asked for this or to feel like this. It's horrible!!! Doing housework is a chore. I know I have been home doing laundry. What is your diagnosis? If you don't mind me asking. Whatever it is it sounds like it has changed you and your life. I do hope you get the right treatment for what your dealing with. And I hope soon you will feel better. Sending you lots of hugs and much hope things will get better for you. Maybe take a walk you might feel better getting outside and enjoying some fresh air. Take care. And thank you for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

Hi again bloofear,
So your skin gets burning sensations. And that can be from anxiety. The gagging and throwing up to can be from anxiety. And shaking too. Try to do some deep breathing exercises. Maybe meditate. Journaling is also good to do. Writing down your feelings and how your feeling. Also stay hydrated. Do you see a doctor for this? And age is just a number. So don't even trip on that. Just feel better. That's what's most important right now. Please keep me posted about what's going on with you. I need to know more about you and your diagnosis and what your doing about it. Thank you. Italianmomma4ever

right now my anxiety is making my blood pressure very high--regardless of meds--I am betting it is doing not so good things to my blood sugar too! I have been losing hair since march--that's always fun. my neck is so tight and tense-l;ast week i ended up having a lovely case of vertigo. I wake up several times a night too. I have to pee every 15 mins--sometimes I get stomach symptoms--sometimes I get hot and cold flashes, get shaky, my heart races--I get week kneed--I get random aches and pains because my muscles can get very tight...I break out into cold sweats--yup--you name it, I have probably had i as a symptom! It is odd too--the medication has taken away the racing thoughts and general fear of everything--but I will still have physical symptoms----my doc sent me an email today asking me to come in for an appt about the bp--I was like, sure...no problem! but the minute I clicked the send button I broke out in a cold sweat and go all shaky--so had to go for a walk to stop the adrenaline rush!!