Stress and Anxiety

LeeLee asked:


can stress, anxiety and depression ( having all of them at the same time ) cause a loss of appetite and unwanted weight loss?

NOEL

– asked:


I play for the team, I always have trouble sleeping cause I think about it too much. So I exercise, but that doesnt seem to help me sleep much

How can I release stress

LUIS

krissypoos asked:


i have been with my boyfriend for 1 and a half years now, when we first got together (as every one is i guess) we were really close, kissy, cuddly and could not be separated… in the last 3-4 months, i have been diagnosed with anxiety and stress. things are getting to me being at uni and people at my uni annoy me, but thats the only thing that annoys me the most. i see my boyfriend every weekend, i cant wait to see him when the week has finished of classes, it is something that i look forward too every time. but when i am with him, i can get annoyed with him.
i feel like that i am being too harsh towards him though. the things that we have done since we got together like:
-he will just randomly kiss or cuddle me, perhaps just hold me hand… it annoys me.
i do admit that i get stressed easily at the moment, and i am touchy and he know it and he says he is only trying to comfort…
i pull away and tell him to get off, and he backs away looking sad, i **** it… what can i do?
i have been on the pill for over a year, i’ve been fine with that…

MONTE

John Horrax asked:


Whats causing your anxiety? Whats making you stressed out? Whats making you feel tense? Identify the cause or causes of your anxiety. Target the problem. Family problem, work related stress, health issue? Do you feel lonesome and isolated in your home? Once you’ve discovered what is responsible for your anxiety you can start to deal with it logically. Break the problem down into little steps and take practical steps to avoid it or deal with it. That is, address it directly, be logical, not fearful, try and be balanced, honest and objective. Easier said than done however. Don’t dwell and fret about the unknown or “what ifs”; its easy to exaggerate these thoughts and become fearful about them. It won’t benefit you to dwell on them, it will only make it harder to see the problem objectively. 96% of the time worries and fears are imagined, they never happen.

Let it out first, everything. It is not the worry over which your anxious that is the problem, the problem is that over the course of time you have trained your brain to worry! Now its getting stuck on that setting. The solution is to break your worry habit once and for all. Start by getting your worries out of your system. And even begin to let them go. Its most likely they would have been over-exaggerated by now anyway.

This process could make you depressed if you are only listing negative stuff down; so after you get all the negative stuff out of your system begin to think positively and write down all the good things that are happening in your life now, anything that you can think of. Be positive! Also, think about or write down everything positive you can think of about the situation causing your anxiety and stress, in your diary or anxiety journal. Also, make a list of any good opportunities or good ideas, or fun things that you can do, or anything worthwhile you’d like to do, anything that you can think of. If you don’t do this self-help stuff now I’m afraid, anxiety can become a major problem, and it can ruin your quality of life, making life almost unbearable and hard to live. This can even lead to depression and other problems. Don’t let it get that far, take these simple steps now to cure yourself of panic and anxiety today.

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This article was written by John horrax.



RICK

Paul Dylan asked:


The physical symptoms of anxiety and stress can be quite detrimental to one’s health. Unfortunately, many people may be so stressed that they do not realize the extent of it or the impact the stress and anxiety is having on their health. In some cases, the more stress or anxiety an individual experiences the less able they are to recognize it. Quite frequently in these situations the individual may have even become so accustomed to their level of stress, and the physical symptoms it produces, that they feel it is normal. Due to the fact that some people may not be aware of their emotional response to stress and anxiety they may need to rely on physical manifestations to identify it. This makes taking the time to learn about the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety an important step. Tuning into the symptoms of stress and anxiety can help you to identify potential triggers in your life and in turn help you to better manage them and alleviate the stress and anxiety in your life.

It is important to be aware that the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress can vary from one person to the next. Some symptoms may be more serious than others and can even be life threatening. It should be noted that one symptom on its own may not necessarily indicate the presence of stress or anxiety; however, where there are multiple symptoms this is a strong indication there is stress or anxiety present. Some symptoms you experience may be short-term while others may be long-term symptoms. Short-term symptoms include the following:



VAN

Philip Bailey asked:


Not a subject to be taken lightly and one where expert medical advice is strongly recommended if you are not well. In today’s modern world it is a growing malaise, but what can we do to help ourselves?

A good diet, exercise and making time for relaxation are all important. That’s all very well I hear you say, but where do we get the time to make sure we do that? Not easy I know, especially if you have work plus kids to contend with. Most working people have probably had time management presentations at work and feel their employer lives on another planet and Timex in an ad campaign confirmed that there are only 24 hours in a day. However, these three things are prerequisites for a healthy life and your agenda needs to include them.

A good diet consists of a moderate intake of complex carbohydrates, fat and protein, plus large helpings of fresh fruit and veg. Fast food need not be unhealthy. Salads take little time to prepare and added to a protein and carbohydrate source provide a nutritious main meal.

Exercise should ideally consist of 20 minutes aerobic activity and 40 minutes of weight training at least 3 times a week. However, being a realist I know this will not be possible for some, but do try to do something. Try walking or cycling to work. A walk surrounded by greenery is very therapeutic but the pace should not be too leisurely. If you do make time for your favourite soap, perhaps try exercising while watching. A few bicep curls and squats should not be too hard to fit in and will not disturb your viewing too much.

Relaxation can be achieved through a whole range of activities. I mentioned walking and exercise above. To that add reading, listening to music and meditation (especially if you find it hard to mentally switch off). I’m sure you can think of other ways too

If there are particular things going on in your life causing you stress then you need to talk to someone, preferably qualified if it is a serious problem. If the problem is your employment, then it could be ultimately the most sensible thing to do is work elsewhere.

There is evidence that a deficiency of magnesium and of vitamin B6 can lead to anxiety. Also, when under stress the body uses more vitamin C, so supplementing your diet with these could be beneficial. Excessive alcohol and caffeine is not recommended!

Gamma aminobutyric acid - is a neurotransmitter, which inhibits anxiety. Whether taking supplements is useful is something only your feedback can provide. Herbs like valerian are thought to naturally effect GABA levels. I find that valerian does not relax me and has the opposite effect, which is one of its contraindications, but many people find it very effective in helping with insomnia and stress. There are numerous other herbs such as hops, black cohosh, blue vervain, chamomile, damiana, evening primrose oil, Korean ginseng, lobelia, oatstraw, passionflower, St. John’s Wort and Scullcap that aid relaxation.

If you are taking medication then ask your doctor about the risks in using any of these herbs. I know when using St John’s Wort you should be very careful of over exposure to the sun, so it may be wise to not use it in the summer.

As always I am always interested in people’s own experiences of dealing with illness so, please feel free to join my forum.

I have a keen interest in using natural remedies and have had years of experience in using herbs and homeopathy.

My site The Apothecary was set up to discuss natural remedies and related subjects.



AUGUST

Megan Woozer asked:


Links will be helpful as well. No wikilinks. No external links linked on wikipage, either.

CESAR

~*Sarah*~ asked:


Husbands grandfather just died, I have 2 kids now, pregnant about 8 weeks, lots of stress and problems with anxiety. Started spotting, no tissue or not heavy just spotting. I am seeing a DR in the morning or earlier if I develop pain or heavier bleeding, just curious to know if anyone has ever heard of the stress or anxiety to cause bleeding in pregnancy?!!?!?!?!

RAYMUNDO

keith asked:


My mom was prescribed anti-anxiety medication to help her cope with her anxiety when she felt it. I don’t know what the doctor told her but she takes it everyday, is that normal? And would taking this type of medication cause one to feel as if they were “dependent” on it so that their mind would cause them to “think” they were stressed out all the time even when possibly they really aren’t?

DOMINIC

Dj Conquest asked:


I have a feeling my panic/anxiety and high levels of stress are caused by cortisol. However, I am unsure whether it is too much or too little cortisol that causes the anxiety/panic/stress problems.

ISIDRO