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Q: Anxiety Care

asked by: echokang on May 25th, 2005

Experienced User

Finding what is causing the anxiety and addressing it is the preferred and most effective solution. Unfortunately, this is not always possible.

A first step is to take an inventory of what you think might be making you stresses out. What do you worry about most? Is there something constantly on your mind? Does anything in particular make you sad or depressed?

Then, find someone you trust who will listen to you. Very often, talking can help relieve anxiety. Most communities have resources like self-help groups and hotlines which can help with problems of anxiety. Ministers, social workers, friends, neighbors, and family can all play a therapeutic role.

Avoid using mood-altering drugs when overwhelmed by life's problems. These drugs will not provide a solution and can often cause additional difficulties.
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Last edited by echokang on June 19th, 2005 09:31 PM; edited 2 times in total

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cat1111

replied on May 25th, 2005

New User

I agree with all that .Meditcation is not the answer its only a cover up.I am sorting myself out this way so far so good.

echokang

replied on May 27th, 2005

Experienced User

Stress is not a disease and is a normal part of everyone's life. Stress in small quantities is good: it makes us more productive. For example, the fear of a bad grade can make the a student study more attentively.

However, too much stress is unhealthy and counterproductive. The same student, if he was recently mugged and or is getting over the sudden death of a friend will not be able to study as well.

Persistent and unrelenting stress is anxiety.

echokang

replied on May 30th, 2005

Experienced User

Job And Stress

Can your job make you sick?

Try not to get worked up on the job: new research suggests that work-related stress can be as harmful as smoking.

In a study published in the british medical journal, harvard university researcher yawen chang, ph.D., surveyed more than 21,000 women and found that those with the most demanding jobs, little control over their work environment, and lack of support from co-workers and supervisors were more likely to suffer from stress than those more content with their jobs. They also found that women suffered physical effects: symptoms ranged from anxiety to difficulty performing daily tasks like climbing stairs.

kelly81

replied on June 9th, 2005

New User

I Do Have This Feeling.

My job press pressure on me.And I can't sleep well,even when I fall asleep,i still work in my dream.
I don't know how to do .

echokang

replied on June 19th, 2005

Experienced User

Reply to Kelly81

Thanks for your question.

There I can only give you my personal advices.

You'd better see your doctor and get the professional advices.

There is some tips ,maybe helpful for you.

To control stress effectively, we must first know what is causing the stress. Then we must consider whether we can do anything about it. Some causes of stress can be changed or adjusted while others have simply to be accepted. In both cases however, we can change the way we react and learn how to cope more effectively.

kelly81

replied on July 20th, 2005

New User

Thanks a Lot

I now view this web everyday.

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