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The Effects of Stress on the Body

Monday, June 29th, 2009

When we experience challenges that push our body and mind outside it’s current capabilities, we experience stress and the physical effects of stress on the body. While the term stress often has negative connotations, it is a necessary component of growth and positive physical and psychological change. The human body is designed to adapt and [...]

Stress on the body?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

I am under alot of stress and I am not sure what side effects this can have on me. Can somebody please give a few and are these some:
* no food in a few days
* heavy cramping
* fatigue
* mood swings
* nausea
you probally won’t get your period on time.
-pam
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How can one lessen or calm the effects of flight or flight?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

I have been reading up on fight or flight and some of the circumstances surrounding the excitement or acceleration of the adrenal gland and the effects of stress on the body. I have found that some one who works all day in the heat and then comes home to an air conditioned cold home or [...]

Stress - what can I do about it?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

What effects does stress have on the body? How do you know when your stressed? I think with things going on in my life, I’m stressed out over it. How can I keep my stress down? What can I do about it?
Can stress cause breathing issues *chest pain, shortness of breath, etc…*?
Yes, stress can cause [...]

What are some physical effects of emotions?

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

I don’t mean when you smile your happy or when you cry you are depressed or sad.
I need more depth and detail. When we cry does our body go through any specific changes ? When we are angry how does it effect our nervous system and does it give any health risks?
For example when [...]

Can stress or ur body getting nervous all the time effect someone from getting them pregnant in the future?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Do you think the mind has a lot to do with fertility? I always get a little stressed during ovulation and waiting for my period.. im so un-patient and have no clue to, de-stress my mind, even tho im not thinking my body still acts stressed out Thank you! i try and not think, [...]

did excessive stress bring on my early menopause?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

at age 34 I started getting abnormal periods,I went to a fertility clinic because I wanted one more child much to my suprise I was told that my blood test came back with low numbers meaning I had a 20 percent chance of concieving. It broke my heart because I never did drugs or [...]

What are the effects of excess adrenaline due to an anxiety disorder on the body?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

I have an anxiety disorder.I believe it is GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) stemming from the initial panic disorder. I am anxious near constantly, but sometimes more than others, especially when I have a full-fledged panic attack. However, my anxiety typically is a result of the physical symptoms I have, worrying that I might have [...]

People who experience, or know a bit about stress?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

What are some effects that stress can have on peoples bodies? physically and/or mentally? I know the basics like headaches and tiredness, but if you think more deeply into it, what are some other things that stress can cause?
Thanks =)
Depression/Suicide
High blood pressure, which can lead to stroke/heart attack
Hair loss
Exacerbation of skin disorders, eczema, psoriasis, rashes
Malnutrition
Obesity
Anxiety
Social [...]

What are the physiological differences that can occur if you had these different degrees of stress? read on…

Monday, September 21st, 2009

1) A person who worries has the average amount of everyday worries. (job/money/family problems)
2) A person who on the verge of becoming homeless (having his home foreclosed and their family living on the streets.
3) A person in a third world country "already knowing in their mind" or the "constant thought" that they will die from [...]