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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Can You Do To Get Rid Of Stress

Health Encyclopedia: Stress Treatment

Treatment


Perhaps the best general approach for treating stress can be found in the elegant passage by Reinhold Niebuhr, "Grant me the courage to change the things I can change, the serenity to accept the things I can't change, and the wisdom to know the difference." The process of learning to control stress is life-long, and will not only contribute to better health, but a greater ability to succeed in one's own agenda.

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Expert & Community Posts

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How to Control Your Anxiety, Worry, and Stress
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...our mental health and well-being, especially during stressful economic times. But we all know... Read more »

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Tips for Coping with Stress & IBD
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...who don't have IBD will get an upset stomach when stressed or nervous. That whole "butterflies... Read more »

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Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Stress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors... Read more »

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Merely Me's MS Central Question of the Week!
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...why not just ask you guys.    Do you feel that stress makes your MS worse?  I have read mixed... Read more »

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Question of the Week: What Type of Relaxation Methods Do You Use?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...week, Amy Hendel, posted information on "Handling Stress Before it Handles You." We all know the... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress Triggers
No matter how hard you try, stress will sneak into your life when you least expect it.  Whether at home or on the job, there will be times when stress will rear its ugly head.  If you find that... Read more »
Bipolar: Managing Stress Part 4: Seeing it Coming
...coming.  My friend's secret is that she is hyper-vigilant - extremely mindful  - when it comes to stress. She may have no power over psychosis jumping out of the bushes and showing her who is... Read more »
Stress Part II: When the Brain Overreacts
...the world may seem threatening most of the time. In short, we are living in a constant state of stress. We are living in our emotions. The thinking parts of the brain are in thrall to the... Read more »
Diet and Anxiety
The foods we eat can have an impact on the amount of stress we feel and our physical health. Additionally, during times of stress and anxiety, we can make poor choices, eat unhealthy foods, and... Read more »
Asthma and Stress Management
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of stress range from the benign to the dramatic – from... Read more »

Medications

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...additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to a major infection,... Read more »

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...disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe form of ... Read more »

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... obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder... Read more »

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...doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and... Read more »

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...digestive disorders may include lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise,... Read more »

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