Psychological Stress: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Psychological Stress

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had experiences of enormous psychological stress that can result in neurocognitive and neurochemical changes [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Does early psychological intervention promote recovery from posttraumatic stress? Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 4, 45-79. [div12.org]

[…] support Psychological Debriefing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Stress Inoculation Training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Seeking Safety for PTSD with Substance [div12.org]

Psychosomatic Disorder

Psychological stress affects bodily organs that are weakened by stress. 2. Specific types of illnesses are linked to particular types of stress. 3. [fanews.co.za]

One theory contends that psychological stress affects bodily organs that are constitutionally weak or weakened by stress. [psychology.jrank.org]

Already a physician… stress Stress, in psychology and biology, any environmental or physical pressure that elicits a response from an organism. [britannica.com]

Adjustment Disorder

A disorder the essential feature of which is a maladaptive reaction to an identifiable psychological stress, or stressors, which occurs within weeks of the onset of the stressors [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Adjustment disorder is a psychological response to stress involving marked distress and significant impairment in functioning, where the onset is linked to an identifiable [psychology.org.au]

Personality Disorders; Not Otherwise Specified Disorders (e.g., Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified ); Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder ; Psychological [psychnet-uk.com]

Tension Headache

The pattern of results is consistent with the interpretation that headache patients are emotionally and autonomically hyperreactive to pain and to psychological stress. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Psychological stress is the most frequent trigger of tension headache, and treatments that reduce stress and increase the ability to cope with stress are the best means of [symptoma.com]

The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America Findings 1 found that Americans report being too busy as a primary barrier to managing stress. [rewireme.com]

Postpartum Psychosis

The role of psychological stress in precipitating such a severe mood or psychotic disorder needs to be highlighted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Causes Previous mental illnesses in a mother’s life Genetic predisposition and family history relating to mental health Social, environmental and psychological stress factors [nurturecharity.org]

stresses of new motherhood + previous postpartum or clinical depression + a family history of depression How is a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Treated? [postpartumny.org]

Bronchial Asthma

Comparable results were observed in subgroup analyses of stress exposure, perceived stress, asthma and wheezing.This study demonstrates that prenatal maternal psychological [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of stress) to psychological dysfunction (normal versus pathological stress). [doi.org]

In this mini-review, we outline a model depicting the immunologic mechanisms by which psychological stress can exacerbate clinical symptoms in patients with asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Substance Abuse

The psychological stress of combat experiences and the demanding environment of military life can trigger substance use disorders. [addictionresource.com]

Family members have increased prevalence of illness and domestic violence, in addition to deteriorated psychological and interpersonal functioning, including problems with [apa.org]

People may also feel psychologically dependent on a substance and continue to use it, particularly under stressful circumstances or to alleviate other psychological problems [goodtherapy.org]

Anxiety Neurosis

Research suggests that anxiety disorders are caused by both biological and psychological factors. Stress can trigger Anxiety Disorders. [web.archive.org]

They are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. [web.archive.org]

Anxiety neurosis is a psychological disorder which causes extreme worry, chronic stress (to the point of avoiding the tasks at hand) and running away from a feared situation [naturehealz.com]

Ménière Disease

A vicious circle of interaction seems to exist between the somatic organic symptoms of MD and resultant psychological stress. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention of further attacks To further prevent Ménière’s disease attacks, one should avoid as much as possible psychologically stressful situations. [hear.com]

Management of stress and ensuring adequate sleep is also essential.8 Alternative treatments such as massage therapy and acupuncture can be helpful, as can formal psychological [sydneyentclinic.com]

Myocardial Infarction

Psychological stress and fatal heart attack: the Athens (1981). earthquake natural experiment. Lancet 1, 441–444 (1983). 102. Brown, D. L. [doi.org]

One rarely considered possibility is that depressed post-MI patients are more likely to develop myocardial ischemia during psychological stress [7], [8]. [dx.doi.org]

Abstract The physiological reaction to psychological stress, involving the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical and sympatho–adrenomedullary axes, is well characterized, [doi.org]

Social Phobia

Psychological questionnaires about mood and perceived stress were filled out, and five saliva samples were collected to analyze sAA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. [web.archive.org]

Lumley, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Clinical Psychology Training, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, and his Stress and Health Laboratory team: Jennifer [womenshealth.gov]

Epilepsy

stress. [gwdocs.com]

Non-epileptic seizures (called pseudoseizures) are not accompanied by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and may be caused by psychological issues or stress. [webmd.com]

They are usually related to psychological or emotional stress. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Postpartum Depression

[…] to women".[53] Psychological and cultural factors associated with increased incidence of postpartum depression include family history of depression, stressful life events [en.wikipedia.org]

"Posttraumatic stress following childbirth: a review". Clinical Psychology Review. 26 (1): 1–16. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2005.07.002. hdl:1874/16760. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] and physiologically stressful as labor and delivery, the likelihood of a new episode of depression may be substantially higher than in a likely less stressed group of women [web.archive.org]

Hypoglycemia

[…] or physical stress (e.g., hormonal changes) An error in the schedule or the dose of insulin or other diabetes drugs Over-exercising, either in duration or intensity Alcohol [diabete.qc.ca]

[…] carbohydrates, after a snack or a skipped or delayed meal, or a meal that contains fewer carbohydrates than required or even an error in the count of the carbohydrates consumed Psychological [diabete.qc.ca]

Migraine

Psychological triggers include stress, anxiety, worry, depression, and bereavement. [emedicine.com]

[…] headache disorders were stress, sleep and emotions, psychological input with some migraineurs could be merited. [independent.ie]

Psychological factors include excess stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. Certain medications linked with migraine triggers include oral contraceptive pills. [symptoma.com]

Depressive Disorder

This includes acute physical stresses such as diseases or infections, psychological stresses such as bereavement, and social stresses such as work problems or a significant [courses.lumenlearning.com]

Environmental factors relate to childhood events, abuse, socioeconomic conditions or exposure to stress. [therecoveryvillage.com]

More and more people are experiencing positive outcomes after using online psychological treatments in managing their symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety. [headtohealth.gov.au]

Graves Disease

Smoking, psychological stress and the postpartum period (after childbirth) are associated with the development of Grave’s disease. [sbs.com.au]

stress (for example, divorce or loss of a partner) Thanks for your feedback! [thyroid.about.com]

Research demonstrates that stress causes both physical and psychological changes that impact how the immune system works, causing a downstream of neuro-endocrine alterations [draxe.com]

Hartnup Disease

Other than exposure to the sunlight, it is also known that fever, diarrhoea, inadequate diet, or psychological stress may precipitate the symptoms ( 2 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Narcolepsy

These include: an inherited genetic fault hormonal changes, including those that take place during puberty or the menopause major psychological stress a sudden change in sleep [nhs.uk]

Things that have been suggested as possible triggers of narcolepsy include: hormonal changes, which can occur during puberty or the menopause major psychological stress an [nhs.uk]

Because of the severe stress that individuals with narcolepsy experience, there is also the potential for development of other psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety [americanaddictioncenters.org]

Hyperthyroidism

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Practice Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), an energy psychology tool that excellently reduces stress. • Make an effort to limit your exposure to toxins — Filter your air [articles.mercola.com]

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Raynaud Syndrome

Different drugs are recommended for convenience and also as psychological therapy. [symptoma.com]

Stress may be managed using different relaxation methods including biofeedback and patient counseling. [symptoma.com]

Phobia

Daytime Prazosin Reduces Psychological Distress to Trauma Specific Cues in Civilian Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Biol Psychiatry. Feb 3 2006. 10. [web.archive.org]

Antisocial Personality Disorder

They show high rates of personality disorder, affective disorders, functional psychosis, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among other psychological problems [omicsonline.org]

Psychological How the individual learns to deal with stress, their behaviour, personality development and the influence of the environment they grow up in can all contribute [counselling-directory.org.uk]

The psychology of fear and stress, 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Google Scholar 69. Fowles DC. [doi.org]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Psychological stress and cardiac response in autonomic space as revealed by pharmacological blockades. [doi.org]

Certain medical conditions, psychological disorders, and stressful life events can cause symptoms that look like ADHD. [helpguide.org]

Child pychopatholoy and parenting stress in girls and boys having attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 13 (2), 265 - 280. [doi.org]

Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Talk with your doctor about how you can reduce the anxiety and stress that often accompany these conditions. Many men benefit from psychological or family counseling. [mayoclinic.org]

Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome

Exercise in water may be beneficial because it minimises biomechanical stress on muscle and joints ( Willen 2001 ). [doi.org]

Training in a warm, dry and sunny climate may have beneficial effects on several physical, psychological and social dimensions of health in PPS ( Strumse 2003 ). [doi.org]

Dystocia

Acute Porphyria

Environmental factors such as prescribed or illicit drugs, chemicals, a low-carbohydrate and low-calorie diet, dehydration, infection, psychologic stress, excessive alcohol [ajp.psychiatryonline.org]

stress and other illnesses ( 4 – 6 ). [tidsskriftet.no]

Sources of physical, psychological, and emotional stress should be avoided as much as possible. [aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Bruxism

Many medical and dental professionals may not always know the exact cause, but bruxism can occur due to psychological stress that people may be dealing with during the week [colgateprofessional.ca]

Bruxism is found in those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, further suggesting that psychological factors may be involved. [deardoctor.com]

stress, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, snoring, daytime sleepiness, and alcohol and caffeine consumption. [beacondental.ie]

Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Virchows Arch. 2013 Apr;462(4):429-36. doi: 10.1007/s00428-013-1385-5. Epub 2013 Feb 27. Abstract Ductal adenocarcinoma (DAC) of the prostate is thought to have worse prognosis than prostatic acinar carcinoma (PAC). We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of histopathological patterns of DAC. A series of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]