A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety

Stress vs. anxiety
Alternative Names:
Anxiety vs. stress

Information:
The following are common questions about stress and anxiety.

Question:
What is the difference between feeling stressed and having an anxiety disorder?

Answer:
An anxiety disorder remains after the immediate cause of the stress 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:
Stress relievers are different for everyone. Some people find that if they do something physical when they get home from work, it helps to relieve stress. It is good to schedule some 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.
Review Date: 11/5/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com