7. Stress & Addiction
Chronic, severe stress resets the brain’s hedonic set point, causing allostasis – a blunting of the brain’s ability to feel pleasure.
Holidays can stress mental health
Holidays can stress mental health
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening. A beautiful night, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland.
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Festivities, loneliness take hold in shelters
Boston-area homeless shelters are trying to make the Christmas weekend… Continue reading
Why do some people go back to bad habits or addictions when they get under stress?
Question by Jamesr2d2: Why do some people go back to bad habits or addictions when they get under stress?
How can this problem be stopped? A guy I know returned to a bad habit this week and today when a stressful problem came up. I had a guy I… Continue reading
Caffeine before stress / treadmill test… skewed results?
Question by cv7713: Caffeine before stress / treadmill test… skewed results?
I was scheduled to have a stress test this afternoon. So I woke up, had a cup of coffee, did my P90x routine, then had a recovery shake. After my workout, the doctor called and asked if I… Continue reading
Recognizing and addressing stress and other mental health issues
Recognizing and addressing stress and other mental health issues
The middle of the college semester has come and gone, marking the halfway point for many students enrolled at colleges and universities across the country. Starting classes, meeting peers, and exploring a new geographical area all at once may seem intimidating… Continue reading
Stress is dangerous, but research shows how to cope
Stress is dangerous, but research shows how to cope
Stressed to death? With Autumn Quarter finals edging up and the end in sight, I always have wondered what stress is capable of doing to us. I found the answer in a National Geographic special on the work of Stanford University… Continue reading