| Feeling/Emotional State | Potential Physical Health Associations |
| Chronic Stress | Headaches, Muscle tension, Digestive issues (IBS, ulcers), Weakened immune system, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Sleep problems, Skin conditions, Weight changes, Chronic pain |
| Anger/Hostility | Headaches, migraines, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Liver dysfunction (TCM), Digestive issues, Skin conditions, Muscle tension |
| Sadness/Grief | Fatigue, Sleep disturbances, insomnia/hypersomnia, Digestive problems, Headaches, Chronic pain, Weakened immune system, Lung issues, Heart problems |
| Fear/Anxiety | Digestive problems, Kidney dysfunction, Frequent urination, Night sweats, Low back pain, Ringing in the ears, Headaches, Muscle tension, Weakened immune system, Respiratory issues |
| Helplessness/Hopelessness | Weakened immune response, increased pain perception, Cardiovascular disease, inflammation, metabolic syndrome |
| Guilt/Shame | Digestive issues, Skin conditions, Chronic pain, General fatigue |
| Resentment/Bitterness | Rheumatism/Arthritis, Digestive issues, Chronic pain, Stiff joints |
The science behind the correlation between negative feelings and sickness is still evolving and and the table above might be imprecise. But the message is clear. It is in our own interest to identifiy our (often hidden) negative feelings and emotiions and take steps to get rid of them.
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