Stress is not a distinct medical diagnosis and there is no single, specific treatment for it. Treatment for stress focuses on changing the situation, developingstress-coping skills, implementing relaxation techniques, and treating symptoms or conditions that may have been caused by chronic stress. Som...
This might go without saying, but you also might not be aware that some drug use, including chronic use of recreational and illegal substances, can cause or worsen depression symptoms. So stopping is key to treatment outcomes. These drugs can cause mental health problems, according to the Natio...
Avoidance symptoms of PTSD include avoiding anything that can trigger a reminder of the trauma, whether it be something physical like a place, object or event or something abstract like a feeling or a thought. These avoidance symptoms can also be debilitating, as it may cause someone to complet...
Doctors must also ensure that there is no underlying cause of these symptoms, such as a thyroid problem or a side effect of a drug or medication. So doctors may request a blood test or test the thyroid to make sure it's functioning properly, according to theMayo Clinic. “The first port...
Over time, the mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms of the stress response can wear us down. How does a normal, natural function (the fight-or-flight response) become problematic? First, let’s examine more closely how and why the fight-or-flight response occurs. ...
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The declining levels of progesterone and estrogen that occur during perimenopause/menopause cause a myriad of symptoms that drastically change a woman’s quality of life—generally not for the better. This can result in feelings of sadness that may evolve into depression. Progesterone and estrogen al...
Repetitive stress injuries are caused by a repeated movement that gradually harms a part of the body, often the extremities. Explore the symptoms and types of repetitive stress injuries, their diagnostic process, common treatments, and injury prevention techniques. ...
Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are used along with medication to manage associated symptoms like depression and anxiety. RELATED READINGHow Does Complex PTSD Affect Relationships: 13 Painful Ways Read Now What’s the difference between CPTSD and PTSD? Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C...
overwork causes exhaustion, exhaustion causes depletion, and depletion makes us collapse and also is the cause of various diseases. The first symptoms are relatively mild, chronic headaches and increased sensitivity to cold. As the stress cycle continues, health problems become increasingly ...