--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So, more times than not, but not every…" description: "\"So, more times than not, but not every time, it can be linked to a medical problem, such as menopause, cancer, chronic pain, it can be linked to anxiet..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d47/shelby-harris-10520_anxiety_so-more-times-than-not-but-not-every-tim_2110835.jpg" --- # So, more times than not, but not every time, it can be… ![“So, more times than not, but not every time, it can be linked to a medical problem, such as menopause, cancer, chronic pain, it can be linked to anxiety and depression. Those are the more common causes.” quote by Shelby Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d47/shelby-harris-10520_anxiety_so-more-times-than-not-but-not-every-tim_2110835.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d47/shelby-harris-10520_anxiety_so-more-times-than-not-but-not-every-tim_2110835.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d47/shelby-harris-10520_anxiety_so-more-times-than-not-but-not-every-tim_2110835.jpg) > “So, more times than not, but not every time, it can be linked to a medical problem, such as menopause, cancer, chronic pain, it can be linked to anxiety and depression. Those are the more common causes.” [Shelby Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shelby-harris/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Many symptoms stem from underlying medical conditions like menopause, cancer, chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, which are common causes. **In simple terms:** Health issues often cause these problems. Key Takeaway Check for medical causes first. Themes health diagnosis wellness Mood concerned inquisitive Type informative clinical When to use this quote - doctor visits - symptom tracking - mental health screening - pain management Key Concepts medical conditions mental health physiology Questions to Reflect On - Could a non‑medical factor be influencing your symptoms? - How can you differentiate medical from psychological causes? 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