I'm worried that after 2 to 3 years of
constant stress i'll be permanantly
damaged and won't ever to be able to
recover.
For the past year and a quarter i've never
felt well and had constant palpitations
and all of the other symptoms of severe
stress and anxiety including pain down my
left arm.
My heart has been pounding constantly
nonstop...Will I ever be able to return to
normal, or is it too late?
My anxiety is still going on because I
keep feeling regret that I should of done
something earlier and now it's gone too
far to change.
Is it possible for permenant damage to
occur?
I'm 16 years old.
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hypohealth
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-11-06 18:00pm
Although there is no hard evidence that
emotional distress can increase the risk
of heart problems, I am confident that it
can increase your risk of cardiovascular
problems much sooner. Chronic stress is
known to cause high blood pressure and
high blood pressure increases the risk of
cardiovascular problems.
And that risk can be modified. You just
have to stop worrying about your heart all
the time. If you find it impossible,
antidepressants or tranquilizers can help.
You also need to get into biofeedback and
yoga and meditation.
