Debt Stress Impacts Our Relationships/The New Wisdom in Wealth and Health Workshops by Esther Pinkston
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Posted By: Esther Pinkston on September 02, 2008 "Everyone in debt knows that debt can make you feel sick. You plan around it; you think about it; you worry about it. Many of us can trace our level of stress right back to our level of debt. A study at Ohio State University found that people who reported higher levels of stress in regard to their debts showed higher levels of physical impairment and reported worse health than their counterparts with lower levels of debt. The study also found that the level of credit card debt compared to income reporting a higher level of physical impairment. Debt stress impacts our relationships as well as our physical and mental health. The divorce rate is well over 50 percent and reportedly the number one reason for divorce is financial trouble. Couples argue more about money than any other relationship issue. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common for those with uncomfortable amounts of debt. Feelings of guilt, shame, and failure all impact self-esteem and lead people to feel as if they are out of control or powerless. Add to this the fears of what will happen if the bills are not paid, the aggressiveness of many creditors and debt collectors, and the constant pressure to continue spending, and it is no wonder that some Americans actually end up taking their own lives as a means to ending the spiraling feelings. Debt stress has also been linked to substance abuse and the accompanying health problems (including an increased risk of ****) associated with this illegal activity. On the legal side of substance abuse, many people react to stress by **** alcohol or legal prescription ****. Spending has become such a problem for some people that the pharmaceutical industry has taken notice. Shopping has long been recognized as an addiction for those whose spending interferes significantly with their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 8 percent of American adults (90 percent of these being women) suffer from this addiction. Research has shown that t6hisw compulsive spending is linked to low serotonin levels in the brain. **** that increase serotonin are now being tested to treat compulsive shopping. Another serious health concern related to financial problems is the fact that people will often forgo treatment for physical (or mental) illness in an attempt to control debt. This often leads to more serious ailments and even death. In addition, those in financial turmoil are more likely to go against doctor's orders and return to work sooner in order to pay the bills- medical bills included-thus increasing their chances of re-injury or relapse." The ABC's of Getting Out of Debt by Garrett Sutton, ESQ. Corporate Attorney There is a way out: http://www.estherpinkston.com If you enjoyed this article, Join BlackInAmerica.com today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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