Many doctors are experiencing burnout with medicine. A survey found that almost half of U.S. physicians have burnout (Shanafelt et al., 2012). This makes physicians the most burned out and the most stressed out group, when compared to other workers. The problem with burnout is that it can lead to the physician leaving the bedside […]
Can anxiety cause belching and gas?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Pat in San Antonio. Can anxiety cause belching and gas? Most of the health problems of the 21st Century are attributed to two things, excessive anxiety and bad eating habits. Anxiety is the number one risk factor for major disease development, as well as a host […]
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What Are The Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety?
Anxiety is comprised of fear symptoms (panic, phobia), worry symptoms (ruminating thoughts, anticipatory anxiety, obsessions), and physical symptoms. The physical symptoms of anxiety result from the fight-or-flight response, where the sympathetic nervous system is activated, and adrenaline and cortisol are released in response to a perceived feared stimulus. The following are physical symptoms of anxiety: […]
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Does Anxiety Cause Lump In The Throat?
Yes, the “lump in the throat” is associated with anxiety. Anxiety is associated with a cascade of events which culminate in the physical symptoms of anxiety. With a perceived threat or stressor, a part of the brain called the amygdala becomes overactive, which then activates the sympathetic nervous system, which initiates the fight-or-flight response. This […]
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Can stress or anxiety cause itching?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Daniel in Seattle. Can stress or anxiety cause itching? Itchy skin or pruritus is an inflammatory reaction of the skin and can affect the entire body depending on its cause. Being itchy can indicate mild or severe conditions such as severe allergic reactions or infection. […]
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Is Numbness Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, numbness is associated with anxiety. When you perceive a threat, the fight-or-flight response is activated, and a part of the brain, the amygdala, becomes overactive. The amygdala then sets off a cascade where the sympathetic nervous system is activated, and the adrenal glands are signalled to release adrenaline and cortisol, the stress-response hormones. To […]
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Is Nausea Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, nausea is associated with anxiety. When you have a perceived fear or danger in the environment, the body has an automatic reaction to this threat, and this is where the fight-or-flight response is activated. This stress response is almost instantaneous, which is good for survival from the danger, as you are not always prepared […]
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Are Headaches Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, headaches are associated with anxiety. Primary headaches associated with anxiety include migraine headache and tension-type headache. Migraine headaches are typically pulsing, throbbing pain on one side of the head, and are associated with photophobia (not able to be exposed to light), sensitivity to sounds and smells, nausea, and vomiting. Some people with migraines will […]
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What effect does anxiety have on eating?
Anxiety tends to wreck havoc on your eating and digestive system, as part of the fight-or-flight response. This is due to the fact that when you have anxiety, a part of the brain called the amygdala is overactive, and connects with another part of the brain, the hypothalamus, to release the hormone corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH). […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Heart Attack And A Panic Attack?
Astonishingly, these types of questions on the internet regarding the difference between medical illness and psychiatric presentations are being answered by people who are not medical doctors. Getting medical advice from someone who is not a medical doctor can be life-threatening. Fortunately, at AnxietyBoss.com, all the questions and content are written and edited by Dr. […]
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