Bustle: 6 Physical Health Issues That Are Often Misdiagnosed For Mental Health Disorders

When it comes to feelings of anxiety and depression, it’s easy to assume they are a result of a mental health disorder — after all, that would make the most sense, right? But sometimes these issues are a side effect of another medical problem, and there are a number of misdiagnosed health issues that may be mistaken for mental health issues. Symptoms of mood disorders can be surprisingly similar to other health issues, and just because you noticed these changes first doesn’t necessarily mean you have a mental health disorder.

Although in some cases, your symptoms may indeed be a result of a mental health issue, there are certain medical conditions which are too often misdiagnosed. Here are six physical health disorders that get misdiagnosed as mental illness, according to experts. Read the article here.

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