Stress is part of everyday life for everyone…we all have disappointments, make our mistakes, and endure daily mishaps. Perhaps you lost your keys today and it made you late for work…maybe you let a friend down and are now feeling guilty about it…or maybe you are just experiencing a lot of pressure and deadlines at […]
Immediate Anxiety Relief
Many of you asked how to get immediate anxiety relief. Follow these two videos, and you can get some anxiety relief very fast. Try to set aside some time during the day in a quiet place to practice. You might want to start out splitting the exercises up throughout the day. The first video is […]
What is the Opposite of Stressed Out?
Resilience is the opposite of stressed out (also known as burnout). Resilience is about how to deal with stress and prevent burnout. Resilience is about how to properly adapt to stress and adversity. When the same stressors are applied to a group of people, some will have poor coping and become stressed out, while the […]
How to Cope with Physician Burnout
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 […]
What are the Symptoms of Burnout or Being Stressed Out?
Burnout, also known as being stressed out, can occur in people who have to deal with ever increasing stressors both at work and in their personal lives. Burnout can especially be a problem in high-achievers and professionals who want to be highly productive and want to excel at their careers. The problem with ambition and […]
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 […]
Can stress or anxiety cause hives?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Anna in Los Angeles. Can stress or anxiety cause hives?Urticaria is the term used for hives and rashes; those red, itchy, raised round patches which can erupt over different areas of the body. Most times the rash will be present for up to […]
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. […]
Can Stress Cause Vertigo Anxiety?
Yes, stress can trigger and worsen vertigo associated with anxiety. Vertigo is the sensation that the room is spinning, and is a form of dizziness. Dizziness is where you are off-balance, feel like you are going to faint, or feel light-headed. Vertigo is a symptom of vestibular system dysfunction. The vestibular system is located in […]
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 […]