At some point in their lives, virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm their natural coping mechanisms. In one poll, 89% of respondents indicated that they had experienced serious stress in their lives. Some people are simply biologically prone to stress. Many outside factors influence susceptibility as well.
Conditions Most Likely To Produce Stress-Related Health Problems. Conditions that are most likely to be associated with stress...
Read moreThere are a number of common comorbid, or coexisting conditions with ADHD. Anxiety is one of them. According to the Anxiety Disorders... Read more »
For many of us with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we may be questioned why we just can't "let go" of the past and move forward and... Read more »
If you've checked out the ADAA website recently, you've seen the announcement of our annual college campaign called National Stress Øut... Read more »
In the next four sections, I will discuss anxiety from a biological and evolutionary perspective. Stress and anxiety are often... Read more »
As I pointed out in my last SharePost, much of the early distress experienced by most individuals diagnosed with a serious or life... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
All types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »
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GAD; Anxiety disorderTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during day-to-day life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and... Read more »
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The most prominent symptoms of the transition to menopause include:Irregular menstrual periods. In the years preceding menopause, women experience... Read more »
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Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by about 10 - 12 years. The earlier people begin drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is frequently associated with a... Read more »