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Stress Report
Stress refers to the emotional, psychological, or physical effects as well as the sources of agitation, strain, tension, or pressure.
What we've learned from patients who report Stress
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
256 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
214 |  |
|
Mild
|
97 |  |
|
None
|
45 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Stress
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listen to Music | 180 |  |
|
| Cigarettes | 48 | |
|
| Relaxation Techniques | 42 | |
|
| Reading | 38 | |
|
| Massage Therapy | 30 | |
|
| Taking a bath | 27 | |
|
| Deep breathing and relaxation | 23 | |
|
| Aromatherapy | 22 | |
|
| Prayer/meditation/relaxation | 18 | |
|
| Cat(s) | 16 | |
|
| Singing | 14 | |
|
| Video Games | 14 | |
|
| Physical Exercise | 13 | |
|
| Hot Baths | 13 | |
|
| Watching Comedy | 12 | |
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| Vitamin B Complex | 11 | |
|
| Simplify Life | 9 | |
|
| Lorazepam | 9 | |
|
| Pets | 9 | |
|
| Swimming | 7 | |
|
| Acting silly with a close friend | 7 | |
|
| Nature! | 6 | |
|
| Seroquel | 6 | |
|
| Playing musical instrument | 6 | |
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| Meditation | 6 | |
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| Xanax | 5 | |
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| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 5 | |
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| Running | 5 | |
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| Diet and exercise | 5 | |
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| Venlafaxine | 5 | |
Report created on February 10, 2012.