The Psychological Effects of Stress

The psychological effects of stress are sometimes harder to cope with than dealing with the physical symptoms of stress. Society recognizes and sympathizes with people who have heart attacks or other health related problems.

But mental illness...

....Shhhh. I think I'm having a breakdown. SO don't tell anyone.

Yet, depression affects about 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5% of the U.S. adult population.¹

At some stage, everyone is affected by depression. Their own or someone they know.²

Children 2-6 are the fastest growing market for anti-depressants. 4% of this age group are clinically depressed.³

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Depression, anxiety and other mental disorders are affecting societies more and more. I'm sure it affects you in some way too.

When I first experienced the psychological symptoms of stress, largely due to post traumatic stress syndrome...

...I didn't understand what was happening.

At first, I thought I was falling apart. I was scared. I thought it was weak to feel the way I felt. So I tried to ignore it. The result was, by the time I did seek help, I was in a really bad way.

I cried all the time (a healthy sign). I couldn't face my life. I couldn't face other people. I certainly couldn't face my responsibilities.

The psychological effects of stress were crippling.

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When you are depressed, anxious and tense, you don't want to go out.

Lethargy and apprehension set in. Even the simplest things, that used to give you pleasure, feel overwhelming. Depending on how bad it is, you may think it will never get better.

I know I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel.

But I did heal.

If you think this might be you, get help. With patience and self love, you will find every day gets better. And soon the bad days are not as bad as they used to be. And, over time, your old self comes back. Better still, a new and better self suddenly appears.

It's very important to seek support if you think you are suffering from the psychological effects of stress.

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WORDS OF CAUTION:

Though we can advise you, based on our personal experiences and the experiences of others, we are not medical experts. Nor have these articles been checked by a medical expert. We can only point you in the right direction. We advise you to see your doctor if you are experiencing any of the symptoms or health effects described.

Now that you understand just how serious stress can be for overall health, if you think you are suffering from stress, visit a professional in your area. You will find the exercises and practical activities available here will support your doctor or psychologist's programs.

References

¹NIMH. “The Numbers Count: Mental Illness in America,” Science on Our Minds Fact Sheet Series.

²Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1998. “National Health Priority Areas Mental Health: A Report Focusing on Depression.” Depression statistics in Australia are comparable to those of the US and UK.

³Study published in Psychiatric Services, April 2004. Reported in the health news archive: Pill-Popping Pre-Schoolers, Even Toddlers Get the Blues

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