What Are Some of the Top Signs of Stress and Anxiousness?
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In today’s fast-paced world, most people experience periods of stress or occasional feelings of anxiousness. Since stress and mood affect millions of American adults, let’s take a closer look at these issues and some natural ways to help address them…

Stress

Contrary to popular belief, not all stress is bad. Stress is a normal part of living and affects those of all ages. It can help you become more productive and can help improve your:

Resilience
Problem solving
Ability to adapt to new challenges

Stress becomes a problem when it’s intense, recurring, or remains unresolved over an extended period. At that point, stress can take a toll both physically and mentally.

Stress can affect behavior, outlook, and overall health. Many health concerns may be initiated or aggravated by stress. When stress is ongoing, it can increase the risk of developing problems related to your weight, heart, and mood.

Signs of Stress

When intense stress isn’t relieved, it can lead to many adverse health issues. These problems may include:

low mood
digestive problems
headaches
heart health issues
addictive behavior
a weakened immune system
sleeplessness
weight gain

Stress also may cause cognitive issues such as difficulties with memory and concentration.

Anxiousness

Stress is a response to the pressures we feel in life. These pressures, in turn, can cause the release of adrenaline. Too much adrenaline can lead to an increase in blood pressure, mood issues, and other negative effects on the brain or body.

One of these effects is feelings of anxiousness; these feelings may be triggered by an immediate challenge or apprehension over something in the future. Many people who struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings can end up predicting the worst, avoiding conflict, and being plagued with self-doubt and phobias. Anxiousness often manifests itself in physical problems like chewing on fingernails, dizziness, pain, shortness of breath, and panic attacks.

Anxiousness is the continued experience of stress that is out of proportion to the stressor or that continues well after the stressor is gone. Managing your stress is a critical factor in preventing anxiousness and the host of other problems that it can lead to.

Signs of Anxiousness

Though it’s normal to have periods of stress or worry, persistent anxiousness can lead to serious physical and mental problems. Some common signs of anxiousness include:

nervousness/restlessness
worrying
muscle tension (stress related)
irritability/anger
attention issues
fatigue
difficulty sleeping

Having all, or even a few, of these signs of anxiousness may be a cause for concern.

Stress vs Anxiousness

Many people use the terms “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably in everyday conversation. But there is a difference between them.

Stress is a response to an existing stress-causing factor (stressor).

Anxiousness may be the result of intense, prolonged stress.

Though stress and anxiousness are closely related, not all people who deal with excessive stress will experience feelings of anxiousness. However, anxiousness can be exacerbated by stress, which can be measured as elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Often, there’s a correlation between being stressed out and experiencing occasional anxious thoughts. Stress doesn’t just negatively affect your mood (though that can become the most visible side effect), it also can adversely impact the way your brain and body work, so managing stress may help lessen feelings of anxiousness.

If you find yourself having negative or anxious thoughts, or notice that your stress levels have become unbearable, high-quality supplements may help.

BrainMD offers an array of supplements to help relieve stress and improve your mood.*

Some of the Best Supplements to Support Feelings of Stress & Anxiousness!

Our Stress & Anxiousness supplements are based on the latest science and medical data and are developed by one of the world’s leading brain-health experts, Dr. Daniel Amen. Here’s a look at some of BrainMD’s best Stress & Anxiousness supplements…

Calm My Brain

This 100% natural, science-based formula provides fast-acting relief from stress and anxiousness while supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being.* Unlike many anxiousness-relief products, Calm My Brain can be safely used by both adults and children.

Everyday Stress Relief

Everyday Stress Relief harnesses the power of five natural ingredients to help calm your nerves and soothe stress.* This amino acid is clinically shown to promote alpha wave production in the brain, and can provide stress relief quickly.*

GABA Calming Support

GABA Calming Support features gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) – one of the brain’s main calming neurotransmitters – and a supporting cast of relaxing vitamin, mineral, herbal, and amino acid ingredients.* GABA Calming Support can help flip the “off” switch on worrisome, ruminating thoughts, and supports the body’s natural mechanism for quieting the mind.*

Happy Saffron Plus

Three nutraceutical ingredients with proven mood and cognitive benefits team up in Happy Saffron Plus, a mood supplement formulated to help you feel happier, calmer, and mentally sharp.* Happy Saffron Plus features three nutraceutical ingredients that support a calm, positive mood: affron® saffron extract, Longvida® curcumin extract, and zinc glycinate.*

L-Theanine Gummies

When taken over the long-term, l-theanine can help support healthy stress levels, lessen anxiousness, and improve sleep.* L-Theanine Gummies offer fast-acting relief in delicious, plant-based gummy form – without hidden sugar, artificial colors or flavors.*

More Calm, Less Stress

One of the best ways to manage stress and improve your mood is with these Stress & Anxiousness supplements.*

They’ve been formulated with the highest-quality nutrients and ingredients to help you feel calm, content, and better able to manage stress or mental strain.*

Try them today!

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Keith Rowe

Keith has been a member of the BrainMD team for several years, providing his research and writing talents. Keith is grateful to have the opportunity to write about supplements since many of them have made a dramatic difference in his life. He is often heard around the office saying, “We have supplements for that.”