Stress and Anxiety

Jessica Dale asked:


Eat junk food and you will feel like junk. A proper diet does wonders to boost your mood combined with exercise, fresh air and sunshine. If you are depressed and stressed here are some essential nutrients and linked foods that your body craves when it is stressed out. These foods help reduce depression, anxiety and overall stress.

Selenium - This mood-boosting mineral can keep you from feeling anxious, depressed or hostile. It is more easily absorbed in its natural form than in synthetic sources such as vitamins. Two shelled Brazil nuts, a handful of sunflower seeds or a serving of swordfish will give you the 50 micrograms you need to feel your best.

Protein - foods that are rich in protein contain an amino acid called tyrosine which boosts two brain chemicals that elevate mood. Protein also increases energy levels and improved concentration. Try 1/3 a cup of tofu, a turkey burger and 2 tablespoons of almond butter on whole bread through the course of the day to stay pumped.

Calcium - it eases mood swings, depression, irritability and nervousness in women who suffer from PMS. You can find it in yogurt or fortified drinks such as soy milk, orange juice with calcium. A cup of yogurt provides you with almost half of your daily calcium requirements.

Vitamin D - A vitamin D deficiency has been linked to seasonal affective disorder and depression. Our bodies produce the vitamin naturally when exposed to sunlight but often not in adequate amount. You can find it in milk or fortified soy beverages. The body requires two cups a day to get the Vitamin D it needs.

Omega 3 - Omega - 3 fatty acids help brain-cell receptors interpret moods, thoughts and feelings. Low levels of this nutrient have been linked to depression and other mood disorders. Snack on 10 walnuts a day or have a serving of salmon or herring 3 times a week for dinner. Bake salmon with a dash of sea salt, lemon, garlic and dill for a taste of heaven.

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GALEN

John Horrax asked:


Please make sure before using herbal remedies that you are not on any other long-term drug treatment. If you are consult your doctor first. On few occasions, it can cause a problem. Also, if you have major depression, please speak to a doctor first. It might be better for you to receive constant medical guidance. Herbal remedies are not intended to be a substitute for prescription medications. But they can interfere with them. Before you add herbal remedies like St. John’s Wort, Black Cohosh or Kava Kava to your daily medication regimen, talk to a qualified medical expert. You will also need to talk with a herbalist to find out what dosage is going to be right for you; and/or speak to a doctor.

Try a combination of PureCalm, MindSoothe and Mood Tonic. PureCalm is used for anxiety, stress and panic attacks. MindSoothe is used for depression. Mood Tonic is used to assist with a healthy, balanced mood and to decrease feelings of depression. If you are experiencing generalised anxiety, then it is best to use PureCalm. This should be sufficient by itself. If your suffering depression too, use MindSoothe and / or Mood Tonic. If you want to use only one product, then go with MindSoothe. If you suffer anxiety and depression, then PureCalm and MindSoothe together will be a good combination. You can use Mood Tonic additionally for maximum benefit, but it’s not necessary. PureCalm, PureCalm is a homeopathic medicine that seems to work like an antidepressant without side effects. Place a few drops in water or juice. It not only abates panic, it reduces frequency of attacks.

Both Relagen and Anxius are organic remedies for depression, anxiety, and stress that you should at least look into. Anxius is an all-in-one organic product that is probably one of the best on the market.

Kava Kava, Kava Kava is known to calm and improve mood; note dosage is very important, Kava Kava must be taken with medical advice to prevent liver damage.

5-HTP is an organic plant extract that converts into serotonin in the brain. Serotonin governs mood, behavior, sleep and appetite; 5-HTP is beneficial to those with low levels of this chemical.

Seredyn formula, this product contains three functional ingredients to diminish anxiety symptoms, L-Theanine, an amino acid found in Green Tea, for calmness, and improved mental focus; Passion Flower extract which relaxes an anxious, panicking mind and is especially helpful to those with withdrawal symptoms from prescription anti-anxiety drugs, also known for its gentle calmative effect and as a treatment for insomnia, especially when sleep is upset by anxiety. Have a cup before bed to make you sleepy. And, Valerian extract, clinically proven to relieve insomnia in anxiety sufferers. Rare reactions such as fatigue, grogginess, stomach upset, and restlessness, can occur, but if you stick to the recommended daily dosage such reactions should be limited to very infrequent cases. The Seredyn organic supplement can be purchased on the internet, along with an abundance of information about Seredyn.

A herbal product called K-OK Kiddie Calmer has been helpful for many children.

Of all the calming herbs, perhaps none is more popular than Chamomile. Whether taken as a tea, used in massage, or dispersed into the air, Chamomile, and the various extracts made from it, provide a safe, and effective way to unwind after a long day. Other popular herbs include: Ashwagandha, Ginseng, Zizyphi Seed, Iligustrum, GLA, Catnip, Bugleweed Black cohosh, and St. John’s Wort.

Herbal tea can also be very beneficial for anxiety sufferers. Try adding a dash of lemon to Green Tea to relax your nerves, or try Chamomile Tea to calm and settle down, or a cup of Peppermint Leaves to quiet your nerves and aid both digestion and relaxation. Other teas include: Lemon Balm, which is a citrus-fresh herb, used to ease tension, nervousness, and the blues. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication to treat anxiety, depression, or a thyroid problem, consult your doctor before taking this herb.

And, Nutmeg can be used to promote sleep

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This article was written by John horrax.



WILLARD

Dtm asked:


There are times in your life where you feel sorrow and pain, perhaps the death of a loved one or the breaking up of a relationship. There could also be times when you feel that life is just a little too demanding from you, or your career is causing too much stress for you. Whilst all this is normal, prolonged sorrow or a stressed life can begin to interfere with normal patterns of living and may even ultimately lead to symptoms of depression. If you feel this describes you there’s no need to worry as there are many antidepressant medications available today.

Over 17 million American adults experience some form of depression so there’s no need to feel as if you’re alone in suffering. As serious depression can interfere with a person’s normal lifestyle and causes problems with work, social and family living, it should be treated as soon as possible. There are many types of antidepressant medications that are available. However consulting with a trained mental disorders practitioner will reveal the best course of treatment for the sufferer. Feelings of depression can also occur because of this excessive stress that we need to cope with. They are ways that you can try and reduce your anxiety and stress. For people who have anxiety disorders the best treatment that you can get is from your doctor.

While there are different types of antidepressant medications available, some are more suited for various individuals than others. The side effects of each drug and the level of performance effectiveness can vary with each individual. The traditional medication for depression used to be tricyclic antidepressant medications which were named for their chemical structure. The side effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, and weight gain, fatigue and weakness amongst others. Sometimes you may even experience symptoms that are similar to depression (examples being, fatigue and constipation).

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs were often prescribed for “atypical” depression. “Atypical” depression may have symptoms like oversleeping, anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. The side effects for MAOIs are very similar to that of other antidepressant medications. The most common side effects are dizziness and rapid heartbeat. If you’re taking MAOIs there are certain foods and drinks that you must avoid along with certain over-the-counter drugs and other prescription medications. Adverse side effects may occur as a result of incorrectly following medical directions if you’re taking the MAOI antidepressant medications.

Newer antidepressants medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs are now available for use. Some examples of SSRIs are Prozac, Luvox, Paxil and Zoloft. Though each of these antidepressant medications are chemically different all of these SSRI’s effectiveness is due to their reaction on serotonin in the brain.

As with all antidepressant medication it takes time before you will see an improvement in your outlook on life. Therefore instead of giving up on the medication you should give it sometime to work. After all it took some time for you to become depressed, therefore it will take time for you to become happy with your life again.



RAFAEL

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Since my wife gave birth to our son last Saturday, I’ve been *extremely* stressed, as one can imagine. I’ve also been anxious, for I feel that I won’t be able to support my son, and he’ll get taken from us, which I know won’t happen, but, because I’m young, nineteen, I just can’t help but feel this way. Do you have any tips for relieving the extreme stress and anxiety I’m feeling?

GARRETT

Alina asked:


Hi, Anybody can let me which is the best product of stress, anxiety or depression ? I am so worried. plz give me solution.

REUBEN

Bertil Hjert asked:


One of the most common questions asked with reference to anxiety and stress is whether or not these conditions cause heart disease.

Panic attacks usually involve sudden development of emotions such as anxiety, fear or extreme feeling of discomfort. These emotions are followed by some additional symptoms. 

Panic attacks have always been associated to cardiovascular risks such as anger, depression and even hostility. Hypertension is yet another symptom associated to panic attacks. Anxiety or stress is known to add up to adverse effects of cardiovascular problems including enhanced blood clotting tendency, coronary artery spasm or heart rhythm disturbances.

Does stress actually increases the risk of heart attack?

According to a recent research it has been indicated that people with stress or panic disorders tend to possess a more active coagulation System and inhibited fibrinolysis. The result was not expected as there was no injury other than some breaks in the skin occurred due to blood sampling.

This clearly indicates that the clotting was unbalanced. This can be quite dangerous because a coronary artery may get blocked in extreme cases. However, the levels of coagulation measured were just within the range considered normal.

This research came up with an explanation of a data displaying. People with stress or panic disorder being four times more prone to die of a heart attack or stroke. Hence, when there are several other factors including smoking or obesity to enhance the risk of heart disease, a stress disorder can enhance the balance of coagulation further to danger zone. 

It is very important to diagnose stress or anxiety disorder as soon as possible. Treatment given at an early stage tends to inhibit the chances of any kind of heart disease.  

Anxiety or stress is also known to make a patient get a feeling like heart attack due to rapid pulse and shortness of breath. According to a study of more than three thousand older women, it is suggested that shortness of breath or rapid pulse experienced due to stress may evoke a feeling similar to heart attack and even result in serious heart troubles in the long run.

Studies have also revealed that women who have experienced a full blown panic or stress attack in 6 months were more vulnerable to stroke or heart attack as compared to those who didn´t experienced stress or panic attack.

The researchers also considered a lot of other risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, depression and in activity. However, they still came to a conclusion that stress and panic attack enhanced risks of heart related disease.

Women undergoing symptoms of post menopause tend to take a lot of stress and this is known to be one of the major causes of cardiovascular risk. Mental stress is always bad for health and may result in a lot of adverse effects.

A lot of scientific evidences have suggested that metal stress tend to affect the cardiovascular System adversely. Tasks promoting stress can result in blood flow decrease to the heart that ultimately result in a lot of heart related diseases such as a heart attack.

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DANIAL

MIKE SELVON asked:


Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety disorders at some point in their lives. Anxiety is, to some extent, a normal reaction to stressful situations, such as having to speak in public. However, for many people, their reactions to these situations go beyond normal day-to-day nervousness. Anxiety panic disorders may affect more than six million Americans at some point in their lives. These disorders are very real illnesses that can be crippling for some people.

The main characteristic of an anxiety panic disorder is the panic attack. These attacks can happen in response to specific stress factors, or they can occur spontaneously. The sufferer may experience shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating and nausea, and may feel as if they are about to lose their mind. Often, the person suffering an anxiety/panic attack will end up in the emergency room because they think they are having a heart attack.

The medical tests the person undergoes can often make their anxiety worse, as they fear that something is seriously wrong with them. If a person suffers panic attacks frequently, then they may develop some sort of phobia, particularly if the attacks occur in a specific location, such as elevators.

Fear of having panic attacks will often lead the sufferer to avoid specific situations or locations. Some people will develop agoraphobia and can become housebound, as they fear leaving their homes.

There are several options doctors may choose from when treating anxiety panic disorders. They can often be controlled through the use of medication. Antidepressants, such as SSRIs, have been found to be helpful for anxiety symptoms and there are also specific anti-anxiety medications that may be used in stressful situations.

Psychotherapy, especially cognitive and behavioral therapy, is also highly beneficial. Your doctor may also advise you to quit smoking or drinking coffee, since caffeine and nicotine have been found to increase anxiety symptoms.

Many doctors also recommend stress-reducing techniques, such as meditation, tai chi, and yoga. Cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking can also help to reduce stress. Alternative practitioners may recommend the use of herbal remedies; St. John’s Wort and valerian root are among the natural remedies that may be helpful.

Anxiety panic disorders are serious illnesses which can be disabling. Many sufferers are virtually crippled as they try to organize their lives in such a way as to avoid anxiety/panic attacks. However, these disorders are treatable. With the use of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, stress management techniques and psychotherapy, many people with anxiety can live productive and fulfilling lives.



TEDDY

Ilovemyhusband asked:


appt Friday and would like to have a few in mind to tell him because the prozac isn’t working and doesn’t work for the anxiety I have at night…any suggestions would be nice and thank you !

ANDRE

Di Lu asked:


Your world may likely be overfilled with daily stresses.

Say again!

They can burn like mad and leave you sizzled instead of the steak (or veggies :). But all you want is to enjoy the steak (or veggies at the end of the day and some relaxation, correct?

Let’s have a look at a list of 10 + wacky tips on how to keep yourself at a safer distance from the stress grill and eat your feast with joy as well!

1. Get up earlier - GET UP! If you skimp on respecting the time first thing in the morning, it will push you around all day long. Remember, time is the only commodity we can’t replenish no matter how hard, how long or how diligently we work … or play. Or, how often we mention how stressful it is to have so little of it. 2. If you eat your first meal at work around noon, have you ever wondered why people start liking you more … after you had lunch? Low blood sugar can bring about anxiety-like feelings. If you can’t eat a full breakfast in the morning - snack during the day. Protein - Complex Carbs - Fats are your friends. Just like blueberries, right ;)? A balanced fuel up is the key for any day! 3. Even though men and women are apparently from two different planets, the UNI-verse is ultimately a superior way to loving co-existence. 4. If you are a male, fetch a beer for her as a speechless alternative (or wine :). So little said with so much to gain. 5. If you are a female, trust there is no way that 100% of the male species have the same name or wouldn’t fit the puzzle with love that you want to attract. The BIG secret is - he is still out there instead of … with you! 6. The mega important happens (if lucky enough) only in an Emergency Room or Operating Room. Everything else is that much … mega … less important. If you’ve ever had this type of anxious experience, you know exactly what I mean. 7. Keep your word! It’s unexpected, and it will pleasantly floor them! There goes your stress punch for the day - if you must! 8. If nothing makes sense for you any more, establish a micro-sanctuary in everything you do, everywhere you go, and in every thought you have. Simplify anything you can in your life right now . Gradually, it will simply start making sense again. 9. If you have “beef” with someone, assess your anger carefully. Becoming a “vegetarian” on the issue may save you much needed energy. The “T-Boner” ain’t worth the flame. 10. You can, at times, heal better with “brutal honesty” then you can ever do with a “sincere apology”.

11. Tough love, not spoon-fed helplessness, tastes better at the end. It’s superior on calorie count, too ;)! 12. Expect your dreams to hit the fan instead! Choose to join the brand new fan club today!

“What if what we’ve learned over time has a lot more anxiety, stress and ridiculousness than what we yet need to learn?”



JARED

mom2two asked:


My daughter is not the carefree funloving child she used to be. It seems to have started since her brother was born but it’s not getting better. She’s sad all the time now. It’s been 4 months since his birth and I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve tried everything. I myself suffer from depression, I suppose it could be inherited, that’s why I’m worried about her.

GERARD