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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
215
Mild
98
None
44

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Stress

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Stress
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Listen to Music 180   Listen to Music: 32%
Cigarettes 48   Cigarettes: 8%
Relaxation Techniques 42   Relaxation Techniques: 7%
Reading 38   Reading: 7%
Massage Therapy 30   Massage Therapy: 5%
Taking a bath 27   Taking a bath: 5%
Deep breathing and relaxation 23   Deep breathing and relaxation: 4%
Aromatherapy 22   Aromatherapy: 4%
Prayer/meditation/relaxation 18   Prayer/meditation/relaxation: 3%
Cat(s) 16   Cat(s): 3%
Singing 14   Singing: 2%
Video Games 14   Video Games: 2%
Hot Baths 13   Hot Baths: 2%
Physical Exercise 13   Physical Exercise: 2%
Watching Comedy 12   Watching Comedy: 2%
Vitamin B Complex 11   Vitamin B Complex: 2%
Lorazepam 9   Lorazepam: 2%
Simplify Life 9   Simplify Life: 2%
Pets 9   Pets: 2%
Swimming 7   Swimming: 1%
Acting silly with a close friend 7   Acting silly with a close friend: 1%
Nature! 6   Nature!: 1%
Playing musical instrument 6   Playing musical instrument: 1%
Meditation 6   Meditation: 1%
Seroquel 6   Seroquel: 1%
Red Wine 5   Red Wine: 1%
Xanax 5   Xanax: 1%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 5   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 1%
Running 5   Running: 1%
Venlafaxine 5   Venlafaxine: 1%

Report created on February 11, 2012.