That Stressful Relationship Could Be Killing You

Agood relationship is great for the personal moods we experience every day and studies have shown that a good relationship is a positive factor in a longer happier life than someone that is single. However other studies have revealed that a bad relationship is neither positive and brings much undue stress into the relationship and actually can be more harmful that someone that is single; making them a better candidate for living longer. Unless you take a closer look these stats might seem a bit odd, until the realize the negative effects involved and how they effect your health.

Stress affects just about every aspect of our lives. It not only factors into all of our personal relationships but also factors into the way in which we care for ourselves. Those individuals who are stressed spend less time on caring for themselves and have less concern about their own health and well being.

Stressful relationships have many warning signs, both seen and unseen. Depression is a major player in such a relationship. This is usually joined with sleeping difficulties, decreased productivity, less energy which only increases the onset of more and deeper depression. All this turmoil has some really sobering effects on the immune system.

Overeating is one characteristic of stress and depression, especially if the relationship they are in is not working as expected and they become unhappy, they will tend to increase their clothing sizes. In days of ole, being overweight was synonymous with wealth, means, royalty and power, however, today that isn't the case. It is really a sign of increased stress and depression. Feeling you are less than you know you are will result in more lethargic actions that will decrease personal care and attempts to maintain a more healthy weight. All this is just the opposite of anyone in a good happier healthier relationship.

If your relationship is having an adverse affect on your life and increasing the stress levels of your quality of life, you should take steps to improve the relationship and reduce the stress levels. Try yoga or meditation or marriage counseling and individual therapy until you find what works. If you cannot find the proper balance in the relationship, this might be a sign that it is time to move on with your life and the the relationship is just an unhealthy situation and is in need of termination. This should reduce the stress on your body, mind and health and possibly save you from some form of stress related illnesses.