Parents should check whether stress is responsible for lack of concentration in children. Restlessness There can be constant restlessness due to excessive stress, leading to some other problems.

Burnout Stress leads to making you feel totally burn tout. Effects on Behavioral Changes Overeating/Under-eating Excessive stress can make you overeat or in some cases, under-eating is observed as a sign of unbearable stress. Weight gain or weight loss are mostly due to increased stress. Relationship Conflicts Increased stress levels result in relationship conflicts, leading to higher percentage of divorces or conflicts between parents and children, between friends and neighbors, employees and employers etc. Drugs/Alcohol Addiction Alcohol abuse and drug abuse are related to excessive stress. Social Withdrawal Excessive stress may result in social withdrawal, again leading to sadness and depression. Crying Spells When you are over-stressed, unnecessary crying is observed. Suicidal thoughts linger in mind if there is excessive stress. Therefore, symptoms of stress should not be overlooked. Obsessive Behavior Obsessive or compulsive behavior is a result of increased level of stress. Speech Rapid or mumbled speech can be due to stress. Lies or excuses are used to cover up poor work. Gambling Excessive buying or impulse buying and gambling can be a result of unavoidable stress. Loss of Interest You might lose your interest in appearance, punctuality, personality, etc. due to excessive stress. All these effects of stress on health and fitness, can be seen only when stress management is not considered as a useful technique. 

Nowadays, in corporate world, in police stations, in Zymbiotix schools and even in management institutes, stress relief techniques are taught and are given first preference. Yoga and meditation can help you a lot in managing the stress. There are many other stress relievers available in market. Regular and proper exercises are meant for successful stress management. Vipassana meditation works great for stress management. I hope the above overview of stress related problems did not generate any extra stress for the readers. Shortness of Breath and Anxiety People suffering from shortness of breath and anxiety need to change their lifestyle to avoid this condition. This article will help you understand the causes behind this disorder, and the home care measures you need to undertake to prevent it. TAGGED UNDER: Breathing Problems Anxiety Advertisement Can anxiety cause shortness of breath? Yes, it very well can. Many people keep thinking if anxiety is a cause leading to labored breathing. During any anxiety attack a person will often experience difficulty breathing. In many stress-related disorders, a person will experience difficulty in breathing or will start breathing rapidly. However, the reverse is also true - if a person experiences breathing problems, it will affect the person mentally and a person might experience anxiety. Causes Adjustment-related Disorders: People having any adjustment disorder often experience shortness of breath. People having maladaptive behavior or varying moods like nervousness, worry, jitters, and impairment in normal functioning, and problems like inability to attend school or work or interacting with other people may also suffer from difficulty in breathing. Panic-related Conditions: During panic disorders, intense anxiety is the main symptom. 

Other symptoms are breathing difficulty, palpitations, trembling, nausea, tingling sensations, and fear of going mad. The panic attacks can last for several minutes or hours and can cause intense discomfort to a person. Phobias: Many persistent fears or being paranoid about something and avoiding the object or situation can lead to mild to intense anxiety. Phobias can lead to rapid breathing or shortness of breath. Sometimes, phobia of witnessing blood or tissue injury, which is known as needle phobia can interfere and complicate medical intervention or tests. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: This disorder is characterized by persistent thoughts, ideas, obsessions, purposeful, or intentional behavior. A person can be termed as suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, if the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior is time-consuming and distracting enough to interfere with the daily functions related to work or school. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD condition is diagnosed when a person again experiences a traumatic event with intrusive tense recollections which can be dreams, flashbacks, or hallucinations. This is a serious disorder, where a person might experience shortness of breath and in severe cases might be hospitalized. Other Causes: Other causes include generalized anxiety and certain lung diseases. If a person experiences excessive anxiety or worry due to two or more life circumstances, a person might experience breathing problems from anxiety. In lung diseases like asthma or pulmonary tuberculosis, a person will often experience difficulty in breathing. 

Treatment The treatment will be aimed at treating the cause, rather than the symptom. So, to go for a complete treatment one needs to seek medical care and treatment. However, with some home care measures one can considerably manage stress, and measures like breathing exercises and good diet can help improve the breathing. Here are some measures and the situations when you need to seek medical help. Home Care Measures Try to figure out what worries you the most or makes you depressed. Maintain a diary of such thought and experiences. Find a person like a friend, a clergy, or a family member who will listen to you. You can also go for some therapy or consult a psychologist. To cope with stress, try to inculcate healthy habits. Eat a good balanced diet and avoid overeating. Get enough sleep and exercise regularly. Get enough fresh air. Take a break from things if they become very stressful. Go for some breathing meditations like Vipassana meditation, yoga, or other type of meditation for stress management. When to Seek Medical Care Seek immediate medical help, if you have thoughts of suicide. If you experience anxiety which is elicited by the memory of a traumatic past event, then medical attention is required. Seek immediate medical help, if you have severe pain in the chest with shortness of breath and dizziness/sweating, as it could be a symptom of a heart attack. Contact a doctor, if you have sudden feeling of panic. Seek medical help, if anxiety affects your normal functions like work. Seek medical attention, if you have a certain habit which you keep repeating over and over again. If you have tried the above self care measures for several weeks and your anxiety hasn't reduced, then make sure that you opt for medical help. 

With some self-care measures, one can manage the stress level and thus control anxiety and breathing problems. But, always keep in mind the above situations where you need to seek medical care to prevent any life-threatening situation. What Causes Loss of Appetite Are you suffering from a loss of appetite? Well, here is some useful information regarding this condition's causes and reasons. Also presented, are a few options regarding the treatment for the same. TAGGED UNDER: Appetite Loss Advertisement You Know... ...colors affect our appetite. While Red tops the list of most appetizing colors, Blue is rated as the most unappetizing color. A loss of appetite can be attributed to a lot many things. It can be due to excessive dieting, due to severe weight loss, or a lot other things. Some causes are quite trivial and treatable, whereas a few can be interpreted as the onset of a serious illness or medical condition. Most Common Causes Note: Loss of appetite in the first trimester of pregnancy is a common phenomenon. Stress is often a reason for loss of appetite in an individual. Anxiety, depression, mental stress, etc. can at times, drive a person away from eating. However, at times this can also work the other way; in the sense that in certain cases, stress and anxiety can actually drive a few people towards bringing, overeating, chocolate craving, etc.

A case of flu, fever, common cold, stomach infection, etc. almost always results in a temporary loss of appetite. At times, it can be an early symptom of something serious, such as stomach cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc. Treatment Loss of appetite, if temporary (such as for a day or two) is mostly harmless, and nothing to be worried about. If however, your lack of desire to eat persists for a longer period, then it could manifest into a serious eating disorder which could then lead to malnutrition, weakness, and other nutritional deficiency related health problems. Here are a few ways of treating a temporary case: Get enough exercise. Jog or swim for half an hour, or do some aerobic activity or cardiovascular exercise. It will immediately get your metabolism up, and after a while, will make you want to eat. In case of fever-induced appetite loss, you can try eating a small bowl of raisins mixed with a little amount of salt and black pepper. It can help in getting the appetite back. In case of persistent stress or depression-induced appetite loss, you may need to consult a therapist in order to sort out your mental and emotional issues.