Stress and
anxiety
Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel
frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not
necessarily stressful to another.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear. The source of this uneasiness
is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.
Considerations
Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, stress is
good -- it can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much
stress, or a strong response to stress, is harmful. It can set you up for
general poor health as well as specific physical or psychological illnesses
like infection, heart disease, or depression. Persistent and unrelenting stress
often leads to anxiety and unhealthy behaviours like overeating and abuse of
alcohol or drugs.
Emotional states like grief or depression and health conditions
like an overactive thyroid, low blood sugar, or heart attack can also cause
stress.
Anxiety is often accompanied by physical symptoms, including:
- Twitching or
trembling
- Muscle tension,
headaches
- Sweating
- Dry mouth,
difficulty swallowing
- Abdominal pain (may
be the only symptom of stress, especially in a child)
Sometimes other symptoms accompany anxiety:
- Dizziness
- Rapid or irregular
heart rate
- Rapid breathing
- Diarrhoea or
frequent need to urinate
- Fatigue
- Irritability,
including loss of your temper
- Sleeping
difficulties and nightmares
- Decreased
concentration
- Sexual problems
Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions that
involve excessive anxiety. They include generalized anxiety disorder, specific
phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social phobia.
Causes
Certain drugs, both recreational and medicinal, can lead to
symptoms of anxiety due to either side effects or withdrawal from the drug.
Such drugs include:
- ADHD medications
- Alcohol
- Amphetamines
- Bronchodilators for
asthma
- Caffeine
- Cocaine
- Cold remedies
- Decongestants
- Diet pills
- Nicotine
- Thyroid medications
- Tricyclic
antidepressants
A poor diet -- for
example, low levels of vitamin B12 -- can also contribute to stress or anxiety.
Performance anxiety is related to specific situations, like taking a test or
making a presentation in public. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops
after a traumatic event like war, physical or sexual assault, or a natural
disaster. People with generalized anxiety disorder experience almost constant
worry or anxiety about many things on more than half of all days for 6 months.
Panic disorder or panic attacks involve sudden and unexplained fear, rapid
breathing, and increased heartbeat.
Self Care
Find healthy ways to cope with stress. For example:
- Eat a well-balanced,
healthy diet. Don't overeat.
- Get enough sleep.
- Exercise regularly.
- Limit caffeine and
alcohol.
- Don't use nicotine,
cocaine, or other recreational drugs.
- Learn and practice
relaxation techniques like guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation,
yoga, tai chi, or meditation. Try biofeedback, using a certified
professional to get you started.
- Take breaks from
work. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities.
Spend time with people you enjoy.
Consult your
doctor if:
- You are unable to
work or function properly at home because of anxiety.
- You do not know the
source or cause of your anxiety.
- You have a sudden
feeling of panic.
- You have an
uncontrollable fear -- for example, of getting infected and sick if you
are out, or a fear of heights.
- You repeat an action
over and over again, like constantly washing your hands.
- You have intolerance
to heat, weight loss despite a good appetite, lump or swelling in the
front of your neck, or protruding eyes. Your thyroid may be overactive.
- Your anxiety is
elicited by the memory of a traumatic event.
- You have tried self
care for several weeks without success or you feel that your anxiety will
not resolve without professional help.
- You have thoughts of
suicide.
Whom to contact for Stress
& Anxiety Treatment and Counseling
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of all
types of Stress & Anxiety, In his medical professional & Psychological
experience with successful results. Many patients get relief after taking
treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery,
Chennai 42. To get appointment please call 9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail
to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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free to contact us.
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