The Japanese call it Takotsuho's cardiomyopathy. It's the period following a sudden emotional shock when the resulting surge of stress hormones causes structural changes to the heart.
We often describe our less appealing emotions as 'negative.' Grief, depression, anxiety and worry all fall into this category, but it doesn't mean they are without purpose.
These types of fears, while inconvenient, are not normally life-threatening. But food phobia, called cibophobia, can severely limit everyday activities and cause health problems.
Anxiety Disorders have been linked to several different physical illnesses, but the age old question of which comes first, the check or the egg, continues to be debated.
The cause of IBS may not be known, but its association with anxiety and stress and the lack of any obvious organic cause, make it an easy target to be considered psychosomatic.
Those with less severe symptoms may be able to get around very familiar routes, but have great concerns about venturing further unless accompanied by someone they trust.
The Japanese call it Takotsubo's cardiomyopathy. It's the period following a sudden emotional shock when the resulting surge of stress…
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