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Conditions with Similar Symptoms
The physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:
- A fast heart rate
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Increased muscle tension
Anxiety is an emotional disorder, however, and is characterized by feelings of apprehension, uncertainty, fear, or panic. Unlike stress, the triggers for anxiety are not necessarily or even usually associated with specific stressful or threatening conditions. Some individuals with anxiety disorders have numerous phys...
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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Asthma and Stress Management
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...Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They include:Chronic fatigueSensitivityto coldHeadacheMuscle and... Read more »Stress Incontinence
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