Many people have stress when they need to adapt or change. Examples are:
Starting a new job or school Moving to a new home Getting married Having a child Breaking up with someone
An injury or illness to you, a friend, or a loved one is a common cause of stress. Feelings of stress and anxiety are common in people who feel depressed and sad.
Some drugs may cause or worsen symptoms of stress. These can include:
Some inhaler medicines used to treat asthma Thyroid drugs Some diet pills Some cold remedies Caffeine, cocaine, alcohol, and tobacco products may also cause or make symptoms of stress or anxiety worse.
When these feelings happen often, a person may have an anxiety disorder. Other problems where stress may be present are:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What causes Stress?
Many people have stress when they need to adapt or change. Examples are:
Starting a new job or school Moving to a new home Getting married Having a child Breaking up with someone
An injury or illness to you, a friend, or a loved one is a common cause of stress. Feelings of stress and anxiety are common in people who feel depressed and sad.
Some drugs may cause or worsen symptoms of stress. These can include:
Some inhaler medicines used to treat asthma {{ORGANIZATION}} drugs Some diet pills Some cold remedies {{ORGANIZATION}}, cocaine, alcohol, and tobacco products may also cause or make symptoms of stress or anxiety worse.
When these feelings happen often, a person may have an anxiety disorder. Other problems where stress may be present are:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)