Stress vs. anxiety
Alternative names:
anxiety vs. stress
Information:
Question:
What is the difference between feeling stressed and having an anxiety disorder?
Answer:
An anxiety disorder remains after the stressor is gone. See anxiety, stress, and tension.
Question:
Does anger increase your risk of heart problems?
Answer:
Adrenaline (which is a stress hormone) can lead to high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease. See stress and heart attack.
Question:
What can you do to help relieve stress?
Answer:
Avoid working weekends, and do something physical when you get home from work. Schedule leisure time into your day. Spend quality time with your children. Learn to make things with your hands, (needlepoint for example). Practice relaxation techniques that are easy to learn, such as controlled breathing. See stress.
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