Sign in

or Register now

AnxietyConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is The Best Way 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.

When to Seek Professional Help for Stress

Stress can be a factor in a variety ...

Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

22705
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 »

38641_3666
At-Home Facial: Seven Steps to Glowing Skin
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...Psychological Association, 48% of Americans state that their stress levels have increased over... Read more »

22705
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 »

45_8217
Stressed Out - Defining Stress Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...discussing incontinence, I'm always quick to define "stress incontinence" as a physical stress... Read more »

8468_1935
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part I
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

...from a biological and evolutionary perspective.   Stress and anxiety are often associated with... 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 »
Stress: Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset... Read more »

Medications

A0060370_71695_5

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

Skb32070_92259_5

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

Pfz49400_99568_5

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

Tev22100_49819_5

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

Krp01040_69930_5

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

Related News

Asthma Risk Begins in the Womb
June 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- During pregnancy, a new mom is conscious of her eating, drinking, exercise and exposure to cigarette smoke for the health of... Read summary »

Brain Area Blamed for Stress Disorders
December 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have revealed an abnormality in the brain that may be at fault for stress-related psychiatric disorders. It lies in... Read summary »

Stressed Men More Likely to Take Risks
August 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stressed out, man? Don't go to Vegas send your wife instead. New research shows men under stress may be more likely to engage... Read summary »

Trauma Associated with Chronic Fatigue
January 08, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic fatigue syndrome affects as many as 2.5 percent of adults in the United States. Little is known about the cause, but... Read summary »

Fat Causing Diseases
September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »