Contact Dr Patterson for help managing stress-related conditions. See below for signs and symptoms of stress and benefits of stress management.
Symptoms of stress
- Nervous System – Sleep loss, headaches, anxiety, depression, restlessness, trembling, weakness, exhaustion, irritability, anger, sweating, cold sensations, fast breathing, smothering sensations, increase in chronic pain
- Cardiovascular System – Palpitations, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, progression of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarctions (heart attacks)
- Digestive System – Changes in appetite and digestion, changes in bowel habits, heartburn, ulcers
- Dermatological System – Itching and rashes
- Endocrine System – Increased blood sugar and worsening diabetes
- Immune System – Increased susceptibility to viral infections, activation of latent viral infections, onset and exacerbation of autoimmune disease
- Musculoskeletal System – Muscle tension, pain, weakness
- Behavioral – Difficulty complying with healthy behaviors
Benefits of Stress Management
- An enhanced quality of mental and physical health
- Lower blood pressure and slower heart rate
- Better immune function
- Less heart disease and risk of stroke
- Less risk of viral infection
- Less risk of autoimmune disease
- Possibly less risk of developing cancer
- Less aggressive course to autoimmune diseases and possibly cancer
- Better mental function
- Less depression
- Enhanced stress coping
- Quality of sleep improves
- More patient when dealing with others
- Communicate better with others
- Less angry, fewer temper outbursts
- Enhanced self-confidence
- Increased sense of well-being
- Better able to manage difficult situations