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Is stress making you sick?
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CONCLUSION
If you and your doctor feel that stress may be causing your symptoms, there are many things you can do. There are medications that can help if your stress is a result of depression or anxiety. There are also things you can learn that will help you deal with stress. Practicing the techniques presented in this booklet is a start. There are also books you can read, CDs to listen to, and life skills classes. Reducing stress is possible, and so is living a healthy life. Even if your symptoms are not caused by stress, the things you learn can help in other areas of your life.
FINDING HELP
Web sites
National Institute of Mental Health: nimh.nih.gov 866-615-6464
Recommended Books
Mind and Body Health Handbook. David Sobel, MD and Robert Ornstein, PhD. Los Altos, CA: DRx Publishers, 1996.
The Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illness. Herb Benson, MD and Eileen Stuart, RN, MS. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992.
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eschelman, and Matthew McKay. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1988.
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. Joan Borysenko, PhD. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1988.
Audiotapes
Letting Go of Stress. Emmett Miller, MD. Available at local stores or order from: The Source (800) 52-TAPES.
Guided Visualization with Ocean Sounds/Breath Body Awareness. Available at local stores or order from: Mind-Body Medical Institute, Boston, MA (617) 632-9523.
Autogenics/Meditation. Matthew McKay & Patrick Fanning. Order from New Harbinger Publications Inc., Oakland CA: 510- 652-0215