Being Single on Valentine's Day Can Affect One's Health
Does Being Single on Valentine's Day Affect Your Health?
Every year around Valentine's Day it seems like every celebrity doctor, whether they are doctors in real life or only on television, has an opinion on whether or not being single on Valentine's Day impacts your health.
Wandering through the maze of opinions can make finding facts difficult. Consider the following:
The Single People That Get Depressed On Valentine's Day
Many people fall into a depression as a result of being single on Valentine's Day. Seeing the happy couples and being left alone on February 14th while all of your friends wine and dine with their special someone at some posh restaurant in town can lead people to ask why was Valentine's Day invented anyway. Unfortunately, depression of the mood also leads to depression of other bodily systems, such as the immune system. People that are depressed frequently get sicker, live shorter lives and are overall less healthy than people that do not suffer from depression.
Furthermore, depressed people tend to withdrawal from others, finding ways to constantly be isolated. They commonly avoid social settings, lose touch with friends and family and do not enjoy social events that were previously enjoyed. Isolation can negatively affect both physical and mental health. Isolated people tend to spend a lot of time indoors, therefore not obtaining proper exercise or adequate amounts of sunlight. Inadequate exercise and sunlight can lead to obesity and vitamin D deficiency. Remaining isolated for long periods of time can lead to more severe depression and begin to cause a variety of anxiety disorders.
Single People That Get Happy On Valentine's Day
On the other hand, many people find that being single on Valentine's Day is a break from the Hallmark holidays and a time to enjoy one's own company. Some people spend the day happily single, choosing to take themselves out for a special meal or movie, or spend the evening reading a favorite book or watching a movie that their ex probably wouldn't have liked anyway. Some people see being single on Valentine's Day as a welcome day of solitude. Many men are thrilled to buy themselves a new toy as opposed to spend their Christmas bonus on a pair of diamond earrings for their girlfriends or wives. Many women couldn't be happier to spend the evening the way that they want to as opposed to pretend to enjoy the food at a restaurant that they really don't care for. Happy people tend to heal faster from injuries, fight off infection quicker and overall be healthier than depressed people.
Furthermore, happy people tend to be willing to take action to stay healthy. A happy person is more likely to partake in regular exercise and social activities than someone that is suffering from depression. Being physically active helps to maintain a healthy weight and adequate levels of serotonin. Maintaining social relationships is important to maintaining a mental and emotional state of wellness.
It can be concluded that being single on Valentine's Day is likely to impact a person's health. Whether being single on Valentine's Day impacts health in a positive or negative way is up to the individual and his or her mindset.
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