Can Negative Thinking Make You Sick?
Would you say that people are generally untrustworthy? Your answer is a bigger deal than you might think.
You may know that stress can produce physical symptoms, like an upset stomach or depression often physically hurts. But a growing body of evidence suggests that negative emotions and thoughts may also have links to other serious health problems, like heart disease.
"Many negative emotions such as anger, fear, and frustration become problematic when those emotions turn into a more permanent disposition or a habitual outlook on the world," Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD, science director of the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, told Health.
Here's what you should know about negative emotions and thinking patterns may lead to health complications and what to do about improving your well-being.
