Question 1

do you know which is the best stress buster?

Accepted Answer

No one thing.: To address stress:
talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine ; alcohol (or  moderate). Try qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program, deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation.

Question 2

i was wondering are stress buster balls good for shoulders?

Accepted Answer

If you use stress : Buster balls as a way of managing your stress if may help to prevent too much tension from building up in your neck ; shoulders. However, once a great deal of muscular tension sets in, they are less useful.

Question 3

currently using beer as a stress buster after therapy sessions, tried martial arts any other ideas?

Accepted Answer

Anything you enjoy: I think that the physical activity is a better idea than alcohol consumption. Anything that helps you relax such as physical activity, reading, meditation or just going for a walk is a better idea than chemically mediating your stress.

Question 4

is there a way to biologicaly measure stress levels? if so how? samsung s health seems to be able to but i dont know how?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not: No lab or vital sign measurement (Samsung just measures your heart rate) can diagnose or measure psychological stress by itself.  Heart rate varies quite a lot between individuals and within an individual during different activities, with temperature, with hydration...  
Best way to diagnose stress is to discuss with a councilor or a physician.

Question 5

hi. ive got a huge itch on the side of my head and its internal. which meds do i get for such because i assume its stress?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention: and a medical exam. Doxepin and/or Benadryl will help with itching, Speak to your treating physician.

Question 6

what is the best way to deal with stress; when the stress comes from having s very i'll child and not knowing the reason he is sick?

Accepted Answer

Very painful: This is one of the most painful situations a parent can go through.  Many deal with this by getting support from their church or spiritual group if they have one -- and also from extended family including friends close enough to feel like family.  Prayer helps.  Getting consistent rest helps.  Giving and receiving affection helps. Educating yourself &  talking with the doctors helps too.

Question 7

can stress cause on?

Accepted Answer

Stress: Stress symptoms can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders ; back), poor quality or minimal sleep, lack of concentration ; easy fatiguability. Lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation can occur.

Question 8

what causes stress sui?

Accepted Answer

"SUI": Stress urinary incontinence (sui) is when physical movement like heavy lifting, coughing, or sneezing causes accidental leaks of urine.  It happens when there is poor function in the pelvic muscles that support the bladder or control the release of urine.  This can result from childbirth, pregnancy, or pelvic surgery. For more, see   http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/stress-incontinence/ds00828.

Question 9

how to lower my stress?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on where the stress is coming from and in what situations.
You may want to consult a psychologist to discuss the problem.

Question 10

can stress cause death?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: By itself, stress (actually dis-tress, when a person cannot or will not solve a pressing problem) contributes to disease, but causes death by itself only in extreme situations (i.e., torture). There is a "pop" notion that in, say, a fatal fall from a high place that the heart stops before impact and the decedent feels nothing; it's not true but comforts survivors.

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