Stress and Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
October 6, 2008

Stress is a cause of anxiety and overcoming anxiety is to beware of each sign of anxiety attack.

"This morning's article was due 5 hours ago? Where is it?"

"Mom, I shaved the cat's head, but it really doesn't look too bad!"

"What do you mean you didn't take the trash out, I've asked you for 2 days now?"

How many more of these scenarios can you come up with? Honestly, we could probably come up with hundreds if not thousands. These quotes are only a brief example of how stress and anxiety have made it into the home of each human being every day. It's how we handle that stress and anxiety that determines if we are going about it the right way. Are you sure you're handling your own? Let's look at some common questions the average every-day adult has about stress and anxiety.

What does stress and anxiety mean exactly?

Stress simply put, is a physical, chemical or emotional issue that causes bodily or psychological tension. Anxiety is usually a painful or uneasy state of mind that usually occurs over an anticipated event.

Are there any common causes for stress and anxiety?

Yes, there is. As a matter of fact, most people suffer from the same causes each and every day. There are numerous life events that can be the cause such as: the death of a family member or friend, job loss, buying a house or selling one, having a child, etc. It could also be from:

Death of a spouse
Divorce
Marital separation/reconciliation
Imprisonment
Personal injury or illness
Marriage
Retirement
Pregnancy
Sexual problems
Foreclosure on mortgage or loan
Increased arguments with spouse
Major Changes

And the list goes on and on!

What are the signs of stress and anxiety?

The signs of stress and anxiety can be anything from an upset stomach, loss of appetite or overeating to chronic headaches, insomnia, rashes, and rapid heartbeat. Feelings can be signs as well. You could become anxious, depressed, flustered, frazzled, frustrated, hurried, irritable, overworked, panicky, feel pressured, tense, tired, uptight, worn out, worried, or wound up.

Does having stress and anxiety cause long term effect?

Yes it does, but only if you don't handle it correctly. The way it hurts someone, is by causing stress-related illnesses. Stress and anxiety related illnesses could be any one of the following:

Asthma
Allergies
Nausea and vomiting
Panic attacks
Depression
Phobias
Pins and needles
Irritable bowel syndrome
Low self esteem
Non- assertiveness
Shyness
Hives
Flatulence
Business stress
Headaches
Phobias
Insomnia
Ulcers

What can I do to combat stress and anxiety?

There are more answers to this question that one person could read in a week, but here's where you can begin. First of all, if you feel that you are experiencing any of the above symptoms listed and cannot seem to get a "grip" on them, consult your family physician as soon as possible. If perchance, you feel that you can handle the issues on your own without the help of a physician or medication, you have the following options:

Self-Stress Management: Learn how to cope with stress using strategies and positive thinking.
Holistic Living: Utilizing an all-natural diet and medicine in conjunction with daily meditation including yoga and tai-chi to ease stress.
Acupuncture: The Chinese practice of puncturing the human body with needles at precise points to heal disease or ease pain.
Aromatherapy: A holistic caring of the body using pleasant smelling botanical oils.
Herbal Medicine: The use of herbs for therapeutic or medicinal value.
Massage: Massage therapy is used to manipulate soft tissue in the human body for the purpose of normalizing or even healing them.
Prayer: Using spirituality for strength and support.
Reiki: Humans can channel energy in their body using a particular pattern to heal and harmonize themselves.

Am I the only person who suffers from stress and anxiety?

Be well assured, you are not alone. In fact:

89% of adults describe experiencing "high levels of stress" in today's day and age.
75-90% of adult visits to primary physicians are for stress and anxiety related problems.
Millions of employees worldwide are absent on an average workday because of stress and anxiety related problems.

Stress and anxiety are more common to today's adults than ever before. It is up to you to learn how to deal with that stress and anxiety in the healthiest way possible. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. In fact, it is better to ask for help then to let stress and anxiety take over your life.

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