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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
 268
Moderate
 216
Mild
 124
None
 40

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 186   Listen to Music: 31%
Cigarettes 48   Cigarettes: 8%
Relaxation Techniques 41   Relaxation Techniques: 7%
Reading 37   Reading: 6%
Massage Therapy 31   Massage Therapy: 5%
Taking a bath 28   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%
Video Games 15   Video Games: 2%
Singing 15   Singing: 2%
Physical Exercise 13   Physical Exercise: 2%
Hot Baths 13   Hot Baths: 2%
Watching Comedy 12   Watching Comedy: 2%
Vitamin B Complex 11   Vitamin B Complex: 2%
Lorazepam 9   Lorazepam: 1%
Pets 9   Pets: 1%
Simplify Life 8   Simplify Life: 1%
Swimming 7   Swimming: 1%
Nature! 6   Nature!: 1%
Playing musical instrument 6   Playing musical instrument: 1%
Seroquel 6   Seroquel: 1%
Meditation 6   Meditation: 1%
Acting silly with a close friend 6   Acting silly with a close friend: 1%
Diet and exercise 5   Diet and exercise: 1%
Red Wine 5   Red Wine: 1%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 5   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 1%
Xanax 5   Xanax: 1%
Running 5   Running: 1%

Report created on May 28, 2012.