9 Ways Someone Else Could Be Responsible For Your Poor Health

We live in a culture that tells us that we’re personally responsible for our poor health. But when you think about it in more detail, it doesn’t really make a lot of sense. Only a small number of people really have complete control over their environment, and even then, it’s not perfect. 

If you’re wondering whether someone else might be responsible for your health conditions, this post is for you. We look at what they might have done, and how they could be the reason you’re suffering right now. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

Cultural Structures

The first place to look is at cultural structures. The way society is set up is sometimes actively working against you. 

For example, suppose you want to go on a health kick and start eating better food. Depending on where you live, you might not actually be able to find fresh fruits and vegetables, preventing you from actually carrying out and doing what you want to do. 

The same goes for cities built around driving. Sometimes, it is literally impossible to walk or cycle, and you don’t have any choice, other than the car. 

Negligent Employers

Another area to look at is your employer. If they are being negligent, then that could have led to the health issues you have right now. Just look at the number of veterans with mesothelioma. The military exposed them to asbestos, and they got sick. 

For a lot of employees, the problem is the chronic chemical exposure. Constantly breathing in the same fumes can change how the body works, and not always for the better. 

Unhealthy Romantic Partners

You might also want to look at your romantic partner and ask if they’re responsible for your poor health. Sometimes, if a partner drinks, smokes, and eats all the wrong foods, it can have a knock-on effect on you, even if you’re trying to be healthy. You sort of get sucked into their orbit and habits, and it can be challenging to get out of the downward spiral. Just watching what they do all day can erode your personal self-care standards. 

Misinformation From Influencers

Misinformation from influencers is a big one. A lot of the most popular online personalities in the health space are actively putting out the wrong advice. 

This situation is challenging because these individuals are popular and most people aren’t scientists able to discern fact from fiction. Worse still, a lot of researchers take their marching orders from online influencers, even if they are experts in their fields. 

The misinformation problem is worse around issues of diet. Most of the online community has a certain perspective, but that’s not shared by proper researchers. Again, this viewpoint is dangerous, and yet it might have been something that has affected your decision-making when choosing what to eat. 

A lot of the supposedly healthy diets out there have very little data supporting them. And this is leading people to make bad decisions in the short and long-term about what to put in their mouths. 

Social Pressure To Consume

The social pressure to consume could also be affecting your health. You might have peers who see it as completely normal to eat and drink too much, especially at the weekend, all in the name of having a good time. 

The problem with overconsumption is that it can lead to negative health consequences that last for days. Eating a lot and drinking a lot of Fridays is often enough to ruin Saturdays and Sundays, too, which is why it is best avoided. 

If you want to socialize, spend your time with people who are doing wholesome things. Go for a round of golf with your buddies, or try hiking for the first time. Whatever it is, make it something you can enjoy without risking damaging your body. 

Environmental Polluters

Environment polluters are another factor that could be causing harm to your body. Dumping toxins into the soil, water, and air increases your risk of exposure, even if there is some modicum of clean up going on. 

Unfortunately, environmental pollutants are everywhere these days. They get into the blood, the stomach, and the brain, and cause damage once they’re there. 

The biggest problem is how they disrupt hormones. They prevent things like testosterone and estrogen working in the right way, leading to reproductive issues and, in some cases, depression. 

Medical Misguidance

Medical misguidance is also another way someone else could be harming your health. You want to make sure that nobody does anything to your body that could later result in severe injury or pain. 

Unfortunately, medical misguidance is more common than a lot of people realize. Doctors make mistakes all the time, and it often means you have the wrong dosage, putting you at risk. 

Furthermore, you may actually receive the wrong treatments outright. The solution to your problem might be quite simple, but doctors put you on drugs that alter your nervous system anyway. 

Workplace Exploitation

The state of your health may also be someone else’s fault if you’ve been subjected to workplace exploitation. We like to think that this is less common than it actually is, but you’d be surprised. For example, a demanding or toxic boss can actually harm your health. That’s because you’re constantly in the fight or flight mode, and can’t switch off. Whenever you go through a period like this, you’re much more likely to feel exhausted and be unable to deal with the challenges around you. You could even wind up with an actual disease, like hypertension or fatigue. 

Toxic Relationships

Finally, getting into a toxic relationship is one of the main ways someone else could be responsible for your poor health (especially poor mental health). If you’re around a jealous or manipulative person all the time, it can adversely affect you in ways that aren’t obvious at first, but that show over time. Again, like with the toxic boss, you can’t relax or be yourself, so you’re constantly on-edge and worrying about what you’re doing.