Encyclopedia of Stress

For those individuals who endure the symptoms of stress in their daily lives, this book serves as an essential tool of diagnosis and treatment, helping readers pinpoint a medical link to their psychological and/or physical distress, and suggests how they can help themselves. Packed with information about the symptoms, causes, and remedies for stress, this book will serve both as a beacon for those who suffer from stress and as a key desk reference for those in helping roles. Stress is commonly accepted as the "twentieth century disease." From sciatica to ulcers to eating disorders, from mild depression to major anxiety problems, stress-related disorders affect millions of people every day, and statistics prove that they are rising at a rapid pace. Entries on stress-related topics from A to Y. Anyone with a need to understand common disorders related to stress.