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Stress keeps you alert, making you lose sleep

By Ines Gomez Campos On January 22, 2022 - 5 min read

A common problem associated with stress is the loss of sleep. The loss of sleep is the consequence of staying in a state of alertness, which is caused by stress hormones. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to switch yourself off and sleep like a baby.

2. Recognizing stress

Excessive worrying and anxiety as symptoms of stress

By Ines Gomez Campos On December 04, 2021 - 6 min read

Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but are inherently different: stress is the response to a situation and anxiety is a reaction to that stress. Chronic, or permanent, stress can induce excessive worrying, fear, panic attacks, or other physical symptoms, which may thus be symptoms of stress.

2. Recognizing stress

Stress headaches

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 19, 2021 - 5 min read

Stress headaches are on of the many effects stress has on the body. These headaches are known as tension-type headaches, or tension headaches for short. How are stress headaches different from other headaches, and how can they be treated?

1. Understanding stress

Why stress is usually not something to worry about

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 05, 2021 - 7 min read

Stress is the most common factor of absenteeism in industrialized countries, accounting for about a third of sick leave. However, stress occurs much more frequently than suggested by sick leave numbers. Many of us experience stress, be it at work or in our private lives, but do not develop diseases.

1. Understanding stress

Habituate or sensitize to stress, that's the question

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 05, 2021 - 6 min read

Imagine you have successfully dealt with stress and start to feel relaxed. Then the next stress comes, which is followed by yet another stress. How does the body cope with successive stress? The answer: habituation or sensitization. Which of the two occurs depends on personality.

Stress keeps you alert, making you lose sleep

Excessive worrying and anxiety as symptoms of stress

Stress headaches

Why stress is usually not something to worry about

Habituate or sensitize to stress, that's the question

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