Understanding neurochemistry, clinical symptoms, and interpersonal strategies is vital for managing PTSD, narcissism, and various mood disorders.
Eczema is more than just dry skin. The condition is characterized by inflammation of the skin that causes severe itching. According to one study in the journal Acta Dermato Venereologica, eczema is a chronic condition that tends to relapse and flare.
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Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus remains dormant in nerve cells and reactivates as a result of stress, causing pain and a rash on the band of the skin supplied by the affected nerve.
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While anxiety is an emotional state, it also can affect you physically. Its symptoms can lead to fatigue and other long-term effects. You can stop this and other anxiety-related problems if you catch the warning signs early and treat the problem. Getting rid of anxiety and fatigue may be as simple as stress management.
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Chest pain is frightening because it can mean a heart attack or other physical problem. Fortunately, it doesn't always mean you have a serious health condition. You may just be under too much emotional stress, and your mental state is manifesting itself physically.
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Depression affects more than 6 percent of the adult population in the United States. The National Alliance on Mental Illness warns that being single or widowed elevates the risk for this disorder.
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