Stress Health Psychology
Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, nervousness, or fear. The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.
Alternative Names
Anxiety; Feeling uptight; Stress; Tension; Jitters; Apprehension
Considerations
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Stress and anxiety
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anxiety; Feeling uptight; Stress; Tension; Jitters; ApprehensionHome CareThe most effective solution is to find and address the source of your stress... Read more »
Conversion disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Conversion disorder is a condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system (neurologic) symptoms that cannot be explained... Read more »
Agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Family troubles: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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