Possible Causes for Psychological Stress 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] Myocardial Infarction 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] Psychological stress and fatal heart attack: the Athens (1981). earthquake natural experiment. Lancet 1, 441–444 (1983). 102. Brown, D. L. [doi.org] Ischemia induced by psychological stress is a common phenomenon in stable CAD patients [9] and is associated with a doubling of risk of cardiac events and death [10]. [dx.doi.org] Social Phobia They are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. [web.archive.org] Psychological questionnaires about mood and perceived stress were filled out, and five saliva samples were collected to analyze sAA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] patients vs. healthy controls, as well as testing hypotheses about the psychological predictors and consequences of such symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Migraine Psychological triggers include stress, anxiety, worry, depression, and bereavement. [emedicine.com] Not finding such an association, however, would be equally important as patients could be relieved of a substantial amount of psychological stress and money could be saved [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] headache disorders were stress, sleep and emotions, psychological input with some migraineurs could be merited. [independent.ie] 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] The psychological stress one undergoes results in physical pain and disease. Mind affects the body somewhere causing imbalance or pain. [tutorialspoint.com] Postpartum Depression It’s common for women to experience the “baby blues” — feeling stressed, sad, anxious, lonely, tired or weepy — following their baby’s birth. [apa.org] Español (PDF, 419KB) En Français (PDF, 240KB) 中文 (PDF, 513KB) All translations of the English Postpartum Depression brochure were partially funded by a grant from the American Psychological [apa.org] 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] Psychological therapies for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;12:CD003388. 33. Courtois CA. [dovepress.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] Hyperthyroidism Mind & Mood Inside Mind & Mood: Addiction Adult & Child ADHD Alzheimer's & Dementia Anxiety Depression Improving Memory Mental Health Positive Psychology Stress Featured Content [health.harvard.edu] 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] Stress Pain Arthritis Back Pain Headache Joint Replacement Other Pain Staying Healthy Aging Balance & Mobility Diet & Weight Loss Energy & Fatigue Exercise & Fitness Healthy [health.harvard.edu] 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] 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] 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] 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] Selected Symptoms of Psychological Stress, US Public Health Service Publication #1000, Series 11, #37. National Center for Health Statistics. 1977. [bfe.org] Psychological stress and weak coping mechanisms may initiate and propagate physiological pain via activation of second messengers in downstream substrates involved in pain [doi.org] Common Cold Psychological-Stress Index Three measures of psychological stress were used: the number of major stressful life events judged by the subject as having had a negative impact [dx.doi.org] All Videos for Common Cold Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression How to improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress [nutritionfacts.org] It is not known whether psychological stress suppresses host resistance to infection. [dx.doi.org] Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Psychological stress and cardiac response in autonomic space as revealed by pharmacological blockades. Psychophysiology, 31, 599–608. . [doi.org] Bales and Jay Belsky, Prenatal Stress as a Risk—and an Opportunity—Factor, Psychological Science, (095679761773998), (2018). [doi.org] Certain medical conditions, psychological disorders, and stressful life events can cause symptoms that look like ADHD. [helpguide.org] Anxiety Neurosis They are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. [web.archive.org] Research suggests that anxiety disorders are caused by both biological and psychological factors. Stress can trigger Anxiety Disorders. [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] 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] stress, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, snoring, daytime sleepiness, and alcohol and caffeine consumption. [beacondental.ie] Bruxism is found in those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, further suggesting that psychological factors may be involved. [deardoctor.com] Pneumothorax BACKGROUND: Despite an increased use of non-invasive ventilatory strategies and gentle ventilation, pneumothorax remains a common complication in preterm infants. The ventilator management of infants with air leaks remains challenging in terms of both prevention and treatment. Recently the safety and efficacy of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lyme Disease The pathogenesis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is poorly understood. However, it has been suggested that altered immune activity or denervation of the autonomic system following illness may be an important trigger. Patients infected with Lyme disease have a small incidence of post-Lyme[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Overeating Factors related to overeating at dinner included psychological stress response (β 0.251 p 0.001) and dinner time (β 0.220, p 0.004). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It may also result in psychological stresses, anxiety, isolation, and low self-esteem. [eatingdisorders.com] Researchers have linked weight gain to stress, and according to an American Psychological Association survey, about one-fourth of Americans rate their stress level as 8 or [health.harvard.edu] Antisocial Personality Disorder The psychology of fear and stress, 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Google Scholar 69. Fowles DC. [doi.org] 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] 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] stress may also play a role.[1] Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms and sleep studies, after ruling out other potential causes.[1] Excessive daytime sleepiness can [en.wikipedia.org] 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] Hypovolemic Shock The authors describe a new computed tomography finding associated with significant thoracoabdominal trauma: thyroidal and perithyroidal edema and fluid without evidence for direct thyroid injury. It does not seem to be related to direct or indirect thyroid injury but is rather a secondary finding related to the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Congenital Isolated ACTH Deficiency CONTEXT: Congenital isolated ACTH deficiency (IAD) is a rare disease characterized by low plasma ACTH and cortisol levels and preservation of all other pituitary hormones. This condition was poorly defined before we identified TPIT, a T-box transcription factor with a specific role in differentiation of the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
