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	Anxiety and Stress - Aromatherapy Essential Oils for stress and anxiety Anxiety Most people experience some level of anxiety as part of everyday living. When anxiety seems persistent and overwhelming, it can interfere with daily functioning. Anxiety Disorders are problems that affect approximately 19 million American adults. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a speech before a large audience or the first day on the job, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if not treated. Fortunately, most people with Anxiety Disorders can be helped to recover. There are several categories of Anxiety Disorders including: Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by excessive, unrealistic worry that lasts over 6 months. Symptoms may include trembling, insomnia, dizziness and irritability Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by persistent, recurring thoughts that exaggerate anxiety or fears Panic Disorder characterized by severe distress that may make an individual feel like they are having a health problem or are losing control Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be followed by a traumatic event such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a disaster. Symptoms may include sleep deprivation, irritability or poor concentration Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by extreme anxiety about being judged by others or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, faintness and blushing. Stress Stress is defined as: Anything that stimulates you and increases your level of alertness; A non-specific response of the body to any demand placed on it. Sources of Stress: Environment - weather, traffic, noise Social - deadlines, financial problems, job interviews, disagreements Physiological - illness, aging, lack of exercise, poor nutrition Thoughts - how your brain interprets and translates complex changes. Your personality can affect the way in which you experience stress. Aspects of personality that can cause stress are: Perfectionism, where extreme or impossibly high standards can cause stress Excessive self-effacement where constant attention to the needs of others can lead to dissatisfaction when no one looks after your needs Anxiety where you are concerned that circumstances are out of control. What you can do to manage your stress: Diet. Nutritional deficiences of vitamins can contibute to anxiety and stress, especially the B Vitamins found in vegetables. Rest and Relaxation. Maintain a regular schedule that allows for adequate amounts of sleep and relaxing, stress-reducing activities. Physical Activity. Exercise is one of the best ways of reducing stress. Support Systems. Talking with others about your reactions to stress does help. Support from Others. Offering support to others can help you recover from a particularly stressful situation. Management of the emotional impact of stress takes time and involves different feelings. While we know there is a wide range of common, normal reactions to experiences of stress, we also know that each person may not have exactly the same feelings or reactions. Sometimes feelings can change quickly or seem to go from one extreme to another. Try to be understanding of yourself and those you care about, and recall that you may not have the same feelings, or have them at exactly the same time. Reactions may be cognitive, physical, behavioral or emotional. Stress reduction takes time, but will take place when you provide adequate self care and elicit support. Select a Language below to translate this page: \| Acne \| Anxiety Stress \| Arthritis \| Asthma Allergies \| Bronchitis \| Colds Flu \| Depression \| Insomnia \| Menopause \| Migraines \| PMS \| Sexual Vitality \| Sinusitis \| Weight Loss \| \| Return Home \| Health Conditions \| Superb Herbs \| Aromatherapy Blends \| Natural Medicine \| Carrier Oils \| Site Directory Contact US \| Links \| Discount Pheromones \|