Stress, Anxiety and Depression Treatment Articles

Smile Your Stress Away
Many people today mistakenly believe that stress is something that inevitably happens to them. They believe it is the result of outside situations which are beyond their control. We get stressed if our work is very demanding. We get stressed if people don't do what we want them to do. We become stressed when we feel we need a holiday. We get… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Stress
Defined simply, stress is the body’s reaction to a threat or challenge resulting from a situation (called a stressor) that can be either positive or negative. The body does not differentiate between psychological and physiological stress. Physical Symptoms: Physical changes when under stress may include tense muscles, pounding heart rate, cold or… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

12 Ways To Reduce Stress at Work and at Home
Stress bombards us every day from all directions. Maybe it’s sitting in the midst of highway gridlock when you are already late for an important appointment. Or how about the bill you forgot to pay? It could be a phone call from the school complaining about your child’s behavior. These are just the annoying little stress triggers that we handle… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Meditation for Reducing Stress
Meditation is an ancient tradition which enables the practitioner to reduce stress and increase his-her sense of inner well being. Meditation works by reducing our attachment to our thoughts. By being able to switch off from our daily activities and thoughts we can reduce our stress levels and over time experience a sense of inner peace. Stress… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Student Success - Minus Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia
In a recent study, the National Mental Health Association reported that 10 percent of college students and 13 percent of college women have been diagnosed with depression. A University of California at Los Angeles survey found that more than 30 percent of college freshmen report feeling overwhelmed a great deal of the time, and that 38 percent of… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Planning Stress Management
Deadlines at work, demanding bosses, bills to be paid at home, kids demanding for time and attention, changes in the environment, etc. AAARRRRGH. These are the realities of everyday living that people in an industrialized world have to constantly contend with, if these factors are not handled properly this will lead to stress. Stress is the wear… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Stress Relief
It is a known fact that stress is one of the reasons for heart attacks and many other lethal stress related disease, Stress is a killer. The bad thing about stress is that it will not only ultimately kill you, it is killing you while its doing it. Stress makes a person narrow his perspective, feel lost, lose proportion and the sense of the real… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

The Physiology of Stress
In the body, the stress response is mediated by the hypothalamic-adrenal-pituitary axis, or the HPA-axis for short. When the body perceives stress, the HPA axis, along with the sympathetic nervous system, famous for its “fight of flight” response, are activated together. Although the stress response is helpful and necessary when dealing with short… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Using Exercise to Relieve Stress
Most people know of the importance of exercise as a means of weight loss, strength gains, and increased endurance, but exercise can play a major role in the reduction of stress. Along with just stress relief, exercise can help improve mental health, emotion and mood. When you exercise, your body produces substances called endorphins. Endorphins… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Stress Management: Fear Of Making Mistakes
What is the definition of the word "mistake"? Well many think it's doing something that is expected of them but incorrectly so. I would like to suggest however that a more fundamental definition might be; "Doing something that is not right for you". Doesn't that resonate with you at some deep level? At the same time it might also make you feel… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Do You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome
Do you get the Sunday blues, thinking about the weekend being over? Do you get a pit in your stomach on Sundays and find yourself nervously anticipating the week ahead? Do you have sleep problems on Sunday nights, and dread that horrible feeling when you can’t sleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might experience The Sunday… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

How To Overcome Social Anxiety
I worked with a client who had suffered from social anxiety for most of her life. She grew up in a dysfunctional family who emotionally abused her, and she arrived at the point of believing that there was something wrong with being her. And this is a key to social anxiety: believing that there is something wrong or bad in you or with being you.… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

De-Stressing in Midland - Spas
You can get worn out mentally and physically without even knowing it. The professionals at Midland spas know just what you need to get back in tune. Midland is a town that has a variety of great spas for you to choose from. Whether you live in Midland or if you are simply visiting the place, you should definitely consider making a trip to one of… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Clear Thinking About Stress
Introduction There seems to be a lot of confusion and loose thinking about stress in popular journals and books. How else can you explain terms like “good stress” and concepts like “A certain amount of stress is good for you,“ or advice like “Stress is unavoidable.” Once you understand the meaning of stress you’ll realize that stress is always… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Stress Management Tip - Stretching
When we feel stressed, our muscles tense up and relaxation becomes difficult. One way to combat muscle tension and become more relaxed is by stretching. Stretching exercises loosen up stiff, tense muscles and help get the knots out of muscles. The beauty of stretching is that you don't need equipment or a large space. A good stretching routine is… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Keeping Track of Your Stress Level
I know that you’ve seen them: the magazines are full of questionnaires that claim to measure your stress level. Some of them are useful because they make you think about your stress, but most of them seem sort of silly. First of all, they don’t tell you how much you’re stressed, and they don’t give you any clue what to do about it. But here’s a… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

The Truth About Stress Relief Techniques
You may be familiar with the saying that our brain has a mind of its own, and that can certainly seem true at times. People that are worn out and tired from busy schedules and stress feel like their mind never shuts off and they can't escape from the things that are putting on the pressure. Managing stress, however, can focus on either the body or… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Stress - The Link Between Stress And Alcohol
How many times when you've found yourself under stress has one of your first reactions been to have a drink? For many people the answer if quite often and, although it's not heard quite so often these days, the phrase 'she drove me to drink' springs to mind. Having the odd drink in times of stress to 'calm your nerves' probably won't do you any… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

The Anatomy Of An Anxiety Attack
In this day and age, as we attempt to juggle demanding careers, chaotic schedules, and important family time, we are often left to our own devices when it comes to managing stress. For some, stress on an every day basis is just par for the course in trying to be everything to everyone. But, for others, high levels of stress can result in an… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

Depression in Children
The causes of depression are many. It cannot be restricted to a particular age group. Even among small children, the problem of depression can be quite persistent and usually interferes with the normal or regular course of behavior of the child. Depression not only affects adults, it affects children as well. Children who suffer from depression… (read 31 times since Apr 27th 2007)

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