Question 1

stress and anxiety is always high,  does this mean i'm going to drop dead? have saw reports of chronic stress/anxiety leading to sudden death.

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Not necessarely: High stress and anxiety can lead to  suddens dath in people with  high risk factrs like obesity, sedentary life style, lack of exercise, diebetes, high  BP, history of previous  HA or stroke. In young healthy person ,High stress can be surprisingly well tolerated

Question 2

how to handle stress and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety ; Stress: Talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be quite effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night ; good nutrition with 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation.  Don't isolate - spend time with friends and stay active.

Question 3

how can i treat my stress and anxiety?

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Relaxation: Learning to lower stress through relaxation techniques is an easy and side effect way to start to treat your stress and anxiety.  Try learning to do meditation and relaxation, and seek the help of a qualified mental health counselor or psychologist to assist you if you prefer.  Use experts wisely...They are there to help and make your progress more rapid and efficient.

Question 4

what are symptoms of stress and anxiety?

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Stress & anxiety: Symptoms of stress & anxiety include feelings of body tension; headache; jitteriness; irritability; sleep disturbance (especially difficulty getting to sleep which can progress); anxiety; worry; dread of situations that exacerbate stress -- work may be a frequent scenario; isolating one's self; difficulty concentrating, etc.  Please see your doctor about your own situation -- help is possible.

Question 5

if tou have stress and anxiety, how do you cope?

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Options: Exercise is a great way to help cope with anxiety. Limiting sugar and caffeine intake can also be of benefit. Other options are acupuncture, chamomile tea to help de-stress, journaling may help identify potential triggers of the anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 6

what should i do to help relieve stress and anxiety?

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Time out for yoursel: No way to get rid of it but taking time for yourself and either meditate, do yoga or do physical exercise might be very helpful.

Question 7

what is the best way to deal with stress and anxiety?

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: Learn ways to deal with them. Some find peace through exercise or yoga, Some find learning the required skill set from a life coach/therapist a productive method. Many rely on medication which I find a worrisome practice since it seldom helps more than a modest amount.

Question 8

is it possible to get a medical leave due to stress and anxiety?

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Stress &amp;  Anxiety: HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We are not able to provide you with referrals, assessments, diagnoses or treatment on this portion of HealthTap. You could consult with a local provider who may or may agree with this request. Take care.

Question 9

i would like to know some ways on how to control stress and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Meditation and slow: paced yoga can be very helpful.Regular exercise,in general,helps with stress reduction and anxiety.Exercise classes can be fun and help you with consistency.Good luck.

Question 10

i think my physical symptoms are caused my  stress and anxiety. is this possible?

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Stress and anxiety: Yes.  A great number of physical symptoms are caused by stress and anxiety.  Talk to your doctor about this and get help with overcoming your stress and anxiety problems.  Meanwhile try to learn about anti-stress methods, meditations, yoga and relaxation techniques.  Google these topics for information.

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