Before anxiety during pregnancy, your second line on your pregnancy test was such a joy a few months ago. But now? It feels as though something is wrong at every turn. The feeling just won’t go away, and it’s affecting your everyday life in a negative way. The joys of pregnancy aren’t supposed to end…
You’re not alone if you’re worried about money. The economy is a major source of financial stress for adults in the United States. 72% of Americans say that they feel stressed about money, whether they are worried about paying rent or burdened by debt, according to the American Psychological Association. The association between financial stress and health…
What is economic stress? The term “economic stress” refers to the feeling of stress arising from your own financial situation or from your concern over the future of the economy. Although some stress can be beneficial, such as boosting your energy or helping you take the initiative to take needed actions, economic stress, especially among…
Some women take more stress during pregnancy. When you’ve just spent hours online researching birthing options, including Lotus, Lamaze and water, you can’t get to sleep. Work feels overwhelming. Your mind stresses over what you can and cannot eat. (Beefsteak: yay or nay?) Is anyone here stressed? Because of the changes in your body (hello, hormones!…
What is situational depression? The stress-related type of depression known as situational depression lasts for only a short period. The condition can occur after you have experienced a traumatic event or series of events. A type of adjustment disorder, situational depression occurs after experiencing a traumatic event. You may find it difficult to return to…