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ARIZONA STRESS & ANXIETY RELIEF ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Q. What are the symptoms of stress and anxiety? A. Symptoms vary but may include fatigue, low mood, anxious feelings, panic, isolation, irritability, racing thoughts, pounding heart, and changes in appetite. These symptoms can be life altering and may diminish your quality of life and your ability to enjoy your interests. Stress and anxiety may
individuals with extreme stress and anxiety procrastinate and are unable to complete even the smallest of tasks or projects. Other symptoms may also occur and vary from person to person. An individualized evaluation done by a stress and anxiety specialist will help identify your specific symptoms. Many people ask the difference between stress and anxiety. Stress is not considered to be a clinical or mental health disorder but Studies show that up to rather a condition state of being. 75 percent of physician visits are or However, anxiety can be diagnosed related to stress. as a clinical/mental health disorder and can run in families also make you feel overwhelmed or and be attributed partially to genetics. incapable of making clear decisions. Both conditions are treatable with These conditions may also result in high success rates when a professional the inability to concentrate. Many who specializes in stress and anxiety
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is involved. This specialist is trained in teaching you the necessary coping skills to manage your symptoms.
HOW STRESS & ANXIETY AFFECTS YOUR BODY BRAIN
Difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depression, irritability, mood, mind fog
SKIN
Hair loss, dull/brittle hair, brittle nails, dry skin, acne, delayed tissue repair
CARDIOVASCULAR Q. How does stress Higher cholesterol, high affect my body? blood pressure, increased GUT risk of heart attack and A. Studies show that Nutrient absorption, diarrhea, stroke constipation, indigestion, up to 75 percent of bloating, pain and discomfort physician visits are JOINTS & related to stress. REPRODUCTIVE MUSCLES Stress affects Increased inflammation, SYSTEM everyone in different tension, aches and pains, Decreased hormone muscle tightness production, decrease in libido, ways. It can cause increase in PMS symptoms headaches, stomach IMMUNE SYSTEM problems, insomnia, Decreased immune function, high blood pressure, lowered immune defenses, increased risk of becoming higher risk for heart ill, increase in recovery time problems, increased blood sugar levels, specializes in stress and anxiety has fertility and sex been shown to be very effective in drive problems. Physical symptoms lowering both stress and anxiety. A can range from mild to extreme. For trained stress and anxiety specialist example, stress can cause a range of will likely use what is called symptoms from minor headaches to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). migraines, or mild stomach aches to This approach teaches you to change ulcers. Stress weakens your immune your faulty or anxiety producing system and may pre-dispose you to thoughts, while offering behavioral more frequent flu or cold episodes. training in relaxation, meditation, Over an extended period of time, stress can diminish your ability to fight aromatherapy, yoga, or physical exercise. Negative thinking has been other types of infections or medical extensively studied and identified as a conditions you may be at risk for due primary cause for stress and anxiety. to genetics. A primary stress symptom You can learn to identify faulty, is fatigue. Fatigue can create a variety frightening or irrational thoughts so of issues for your body and your they can be changed or re-arranged mind. It also suppresses your immune to lower your stress and anxiety system, and may make concentration reactions. Medications are also very difficult. In some cases, extended available and work best in partnership fatigue may result in various levels with Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. of confusion or memory problems. Stress is sometimes a choice. In other Fatigue can also cause body and joint words, how you view the problem aches. An estimated 18 million people may be the problem. Both stress and in this country suffer from some type anxiety are raised when your thinking of sexual dysfunction. This may also be attributed to fatigue and other stress is irrational and/or negative, and lowered when your thinking is more factors. Stress may lead to diminished rational and positive. Self-help books interest in many activities including and other reading materials may also sex. be helpful for you to re-train your brain, and to change self-defeating Q. What are the most effective behavioral habits. Managing your treatments to manage stress and stress and anxiety will bring relief and anxiety? restore your quality of life. A. Working with a professional who scottsdalenorthnews.com
