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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
287
Moderate
256
Mild
138
None
54

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 193   Listen to Music: 28%
Cigarettes 47   Cigarettes: 7%
Relaxation Techniques 43   Relaxation Techniques: 6%
Reading 38   Reading: 6%
Massage Therapy 33   Massage Therapy: 5%
Taking a bath 29   Taking a bath: 4%
Aromatherapy 25   Aromatherapy: 4%
Deep breathing and relaxation 24   Deep breathing and relaxation: 4%
Prayer/meditation/relaxation 20   Prayer/meditation/relaxation: 3%
Video Games 16   Video Games: 2%
Singing 16   Singing: 2%
Cat(s) 16   Cat(s): 2%
Physical Exercise 14   Physical Exercise: 2%
Hot Baths 13   Hot Baths: 2%
Vitamin B Complex 13   Vitamin B Complex: 2%
Watching Comedy 12   Watching Comedy: 2%
Pets 9   Pets: 1%
Simplify Life 9   Simplify Life: 1%
Lorazepam 9   Lorazepam: 1%
Nature! 8   Nature!: 1%
Playing musical instrument 7   Playing musical instrument: 1%
Swimming 7   Swimming: 1%
Seroquel 6   Seroquel: 1%
Acting silly with a close friend 6   Acting silly with a close friend: 1%
Diet and exercise 5   Diet and exercise: 1%
Running 5   Running: 1%
Venlafaxine 5   Venlafaxine: 1%
Xanax 5   Xanax: 1%
Meditation 5   Meditation: 1%
Red Wine 5   Red Wine: 1%

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