Find Out If You Have The Symptoms of Stress
Do you have sleeping problems? Do you find it hard to concentrate? Do you experience pains in your lower shoulders? If you do, then you have some of the common symptoms of stress, which can take place in your body, thoughts and feelings, and behavior.
Stress is often seen as something negative. But what should be understood about it is that it is the body’s response to events or situations that make us feel threatened or upset our balance in some way. It is what makes you immediately look for the emergency exit when there is fire or a related situation takes place; it is what makes you study and prepare for an upcoming exam and not just watch T.V.
But, when our body is always put on this “alert” mode, it is the time when stress can cause us harm not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and socially. In other words, it can affect our overall health. So what are the signs when you get too much of it?
Here are some of them:
Physical
- headache
- pounding heart
- chest pain
- high blood pressure
- back pain
- muscle pains
- upset stomach
- weight gain or loss
- hair loss
- shortness of breath
- skin problems (hives, eczema, psoriasis, tics, itching)
- immune system suppression
Emotional and Cognitive
- irritability
- agitation
- depression
- inability to concentrate
- memory problems
- seeing only the negative
- constant worrying
Behavioral
- overeating
- undereating
- angry outbursts
- excessive drinking
- increased smoking
- drug abuse
- isolating oneself from others
- procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
- crying spells
Proper stress management, then, cannot be overemphasized. While stressors are part of our everyday lives and having to face them is inevitable, certain measures can be taken to manage and control them, thus preventing them from negatively affecting our overall health.
One good measure that you can take is to set aside some time of the day when you can momentarily forget your obligations and just relax. Healthy relaxation activities include taking a walk alone or with some peers, taking a nice warm bath, curling up with a good book, talking to a good friend, and writing down your feelings. Stay away, on the other hand, from counterproductive activities such as smoking and excessive drinking.
To further avoid the symptoms of stress, consider these:
- Be aware of how you react to certain stressors.
- Have a healthy lifestyle – have a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep at night.
- Recognize your limits and set realistic goals
- Think positively.
Stress Relief
Stress can either be good or bad. It is good when it helps us become more productive and motivated and achieve our goals. It also makes us alert and act accordingly when we are in harmful or dangerous situations. On the other hand, it is bad when we get too much of it that instead of helping us achieve our goals or complete our tasks, it inhibits our ability to function on a daily basis. To prevent this from happening, we need some stress relief.
There are different kinds of stressors. Getting overworked is one of these – looming deadlines, working long hours, and so on. Negative thoughts, worries, death in the family, and disasters like fire and typhoon are also major stressors.
Stress can affect our over all health. It shuts our immune system down, making us more susceptible to various illnesses. It can also cause psychogenic disorders like depression and anxiety. It is therefore very important that we learn how to act when we are faced with stressful situations.
You may find instant stress relief in deep breathing. What you can do is find a quiet spot, and sit comfortably. Counting from 1 to 4 as you breathe in, take in a deep breath through your nose. Then as you count down from 4 to 1, exhale through your mouth. Do this 20 or 30 times. Another tested and proven strategy is exercise. When you exercise, you only not improve your blood circulation, your body also releases endorphins, special chemicals that help you feel good. Exercising does not only mean going to the gym, though. You also get to exercise by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or taking morning or afternoon walks, whether alone, your dog, or with your peers.
Psychotherapy can also be helpful. Talk to a family member or a friend about your frustrations or anything under the sun. Or, enroll in a counseling program. A trained counselor may be able to teach you relaxation techniques and other ways to deal with stressful situations.
Furthermore, a very important stress relief strategy is to take charge of stressors. Know yourself, each of the things that stresses you, and try to avoid them as much as possible. Take charge of your thoughts, feelings, schedules, and how you deal with problems. Do your best to achieve a balanced life, for it is through this that you are able to work, relax, build healthy relationships, and face the challenges that are surely to come your way.
Pulse In Ear
Many people can hear their heartbeat, especially in a very silent room. This is known as pulsatile tinnitus and can often be caused as a result of chronic conditions such as high cholesterol levels. This can cause a build up of fatty tissues in the blood vessels.
When the person is over stressed or engaged in stressful activity, they may also hear a pulse in ear synchronized with their own heartbeat since our carotid arteries are close to the ears.
Atheroma
The sound of pulse to be heard in your ears is known as pulsating or vascular tinnitus. Generally, tinnitus is the ringing, hissing or roaring in the ears. It can also be heard as pulse or throbbing sound in the ear or head. The main possible causes of hearing pulsating tinnitus include:
- Atheroma – In pathology, an atheroma (plural: atheromata) is an accumulation and swelling (-oma) in artery walls that is made up of cells (mostly macrophage cells), or cell debris, that contain lipids (cholesterol and fatty acids), calcium and a variable amount of fibrous connective tissue. In the context of heart or artery matters, atheromata are commonly referred to as atheromatous plaques. It is an unhealthy condition, but is found in most humans.
- Chronic inflammation or infection of the middle ear. This is often accompanied by increased blood flow to the inflamed tissue. The sudden pressure or blood flow can sometimes be heard in the ear like pulse or multiple beats.
- Eustachian-tube dysfunction. The Eustachian tubes linked the middle ears to the upper throat. They work like an air valve to equalize the era pressure both in the inner and the outer ear. Failure of the Eustachian tubes to function well sometimes result in pulsating tinnitus.
- Middle-ear effusion (fluid). The middle ear is usually an air-filled space. If there is a presence of infection, inflammation or dysfunction in the Eustachian tubes, this may also result to pulsatile tinnitus. The symptoms commonly experienced from this cause are decreased hearing, a feeling of pressure in the ear sometimes go along with ear pain.
- Vascular tumors. These tumors in the middle are benign types commonly referred to as “glomus” tumors or “paragangliomas.”. Since they are located in near or inside the ear, the abnormal blood flow can also cause hearing of pulse in ears. Usually a patient will undergo surgical procedures solve the problem.
There are other causes of vascular tinnitus not mentioned in this article. It is therefore advised for the sufferer to see an ENT specialist for further evaluation of such to prevent tinnitus and other ear problems to get worse. The ruling out of the possible causes of the pulsation in the ears can help in finding an effective tinnitus remedy for the condition.
Source: Wikipedia
Using White Noise Generators to Mask Tinnitus
Hello John,
Thank you for the helpful reminders concerning the use of Ipods and MP3 players. You’re absolutely right, of course. These devices are real assets when used properly, but when they are turned up too loud they become real liabilities.
The reason I’m writing is to ask about something else regarding iPods and MP3 players. I was wondering if it is recommendable to use these devices for tinnitus masking purposes? I’ve come across several websites that advertise white noise and other sounds that can be downloaded in MP3 format and which can then be transferred to one’s iPod for listening on the go.
Audiologists also provide such devices to tinnitus patients, calling them “white noise sound generators” (WSG). These are state of the art devices and they are customized for each user. The only problem is that they are prohibitively expensive. So for masking purposes I was wondering if in your view the WSG’s could well be the equivalent of MP3 players?
You may have concluded I’m a believer in sound therapy as being an effective treatment modality for subjective tinnitus. Indeed, I subscribe to the principles of using sound therapy/enrichment as explained by Jasterboff andHaskel in their neuro-physiological model for tinnitus.
This is not to say I automatically discount the effects of homeopathic or other remedies. However for the time being I am giving sound therapy a go, and so I was wondering if you would be good enough to answer my questions above, concerning the use of iPods and white noise (low broadband) versus the use of the WSG’s.
Thank you for your website and its always informative tips and suggestions regarding tinnitus. I appreciate and admire you for all your selfless support, outreach and encouragement for those of us who experience tinnitus.
Peter Rossner
Montreal, Canada
Hello Peter,
We have many thousands of clients who believe in, and indeed find temporary relief from tinnitus using white noise to mask those continual tinnitus noises. They use it to get to sleep at night, to concentrate while reading or simply to forget the noise for a while while they are working.
I am of the opinion that most of these really expensive devices are simply a waste of time and money and that they same could be achieved using the WSGs as you call them or even the many white noise CDs and MP3s that are available. Indeed we sometimes battle to keep up with the supply of our white noise masking CDs .
Some of these devices cost as much as $3,500 and are really little more than a glorified MP3 player preloaded with white noise “tailored” to suit your profile. Prior to releasing our CDs last year we did extensive surveys regarding tinnitus masking using white noise. It really is popular but provides only short term relief of tinnitus, a fact I am sure you are aware of.
You could for instance, buy some white noise masking CDs , copy them to your MP3 player and probably get just as much temporary relief as one of those expensive devices will provide. Indeed I have yet to hear of anyone who has got lasting relief from using these devices and we have in excess of 40,000 visitors to the site each month.
Hope this helps to clarify your thinking and thanks for the kind comments:)
John Currie
T-Gone Remedies
Over the next few days I am going to be posting the answers to some questions we have had recently being getting from our subscribers. If you need any questions answered just visit out contact page and enter your question.
You can also use out toll free number 0800 314 2910 to get quick answers to your tinnitus questions.
Elva Andrade
Chris Welch
Hello there.
Well this is Chris, here: a part time piano tutor, choir accompanist and school pianist.
I’ve experienced Tinnitus, permanently, for two years now. It’s in the form of “hissing”. My mother also experienced it in 1978 – 79. She experienced a “whooshing” sound. At the time, it was referred to as ‘Nerve deafness’.
I had purchased a cannister type vaccum cleaner some years ago, I hardly used it but for four times a year.
It was “way over the top”, so to speak, in volume. In fact, after I’d switch it off I would still hear it in my head (or ears. It was too loud!!
In a matter of two weeks I experienced the “hissing” coming and going. I remembered my Mother experiencing it and how it made her feel!! (…..)
Two years ago I was busy playing the new digital organ, in a village church near here, – practising for a concert which was to be at the church. Suddenly, the “hissing” came back. I knew what it was!! I “DIDN’T want it!! I thought I’d better take care!
Well, a week or two after that, I panicked at night, had dry mouths, kept sitting up and shaking during the night. I was terrified! Even the outside world, the countryside and all, seemed not the same any more!
I phoned a friend, at 4am one morning, and asked could I go down to their home (which was down the road or so from here). I was in such a state. How was I going to cope with this? I really prayed to god for His help. Working and putting a smile on my face, being positive and cheery was difficult – I felt like crying all the time.
I discovered that experiencing Tinnitius was very common and realising that I was NOT the ONLY one experiencing it was a big help and comfort. Talking to others – who are in the “same boat” – is a great help, although I do find that talking about it causes one to hear the symptoms / “sound”, when it usually goes into the background when not talking or thinking about it.
I really do DISLIKE it and REFUSE to refer to it as “MY tinnitus”. – It ISN’T mine! – I never invited it! – It’s a squaatter! – It’s NOT welcome and it’s certainly NOT staying!!!!!!!!!
I’m a chrsitian and believe that God is the healer, even though He uses remedies – which are a good help.
I’m using the Tinnitus remedy for “Noise and cochleaur damage along side Healthspan’s Ginkgo Biloba one a day.
I’m 3/4 the way through the first of the three Tinnitus remedy bottles i have. I’m expecting to have obtained 100% “clear”results by the end of the third bottle!!!
Thank you, John and Ellen, for your website and information which have been well thought out and put together, a grand help to us all.
I wish you, and the dear ones who use the products and share their experiences, all the best and encourage you all to be positive in achieving “your objective(s) concerning relief/healing.
Chris
John, I have been battling with myself now for over a year to try T-Gone. I have tried everything and had no luck. The doctors say ” there is no cure, learn to live with it.”
I am ordering my first order today John. After reading all the good results, I can’t not help but try T-Gone. I read all the good results and there has to be something to it. Tennitus can make you crazy, you get little rest and so tired of hearing that constant ringing sound.
Your sale is a blessing to me because after nearly eleven years working with one dr., I was laid off and have not been able to find work. I honestly cannot afford to buy this product. It is financially a chance I am taking. Reviews are good. I can hardly wait to start the daily regiment.
Thirteen years ago, we decided to raise a niece and nephew 2 and 4 years old. These little ones had no place to go and a mother who would not take care of them in the proper manner. My husband and I were in our 50’s. We still had two children at home ourselves. I stayed totally stressed out, for one child had serious problems. I never gave up on him, but I did develop tinnitus. I just thought I had stress until tennitis set in.
God blessed us with these added children to our home and family and we love them very much. I am going to take a chance on T-Gone and pray there will be a blessing there too. Somedays, the ringing is louder than others, but it always there and always loud. There is only one description of tennitus and that is “horrible and never ending.”
I truly pray to God I will be one of your success stories John.
Eager to start T-Gone. Sincerely, Elva Andrade
Joan Sadler
I have been suffering with Tinnitus (as I know it today) for over two years. However, I have had problems with my left ear, in particular, for over 50 years.
I had some repeated trauma to my face and head, earlier in life. None in the last 30 years. I also suffered with what was termed as hysterical deafness, and other temporary hearing losses.
Don’t know what triggered the present tinnitus, but it has been and still is a horrible ordeal. I can’t rest at night, because of the footstep sounds that I hear, when I put my head on the pillow. I am depressed to the point that I want to stay drugged up, in order to sleep.
I have a close friend who suffers also and describes hers as a “one note symphony”. My notes vary in pitch and intensity depending on food and drink intake, stress/emotional state.
Don’t think I can go on much longer. I have an ENT appointment in a few weeks. It has been cancelled by the office twice. I was seen the last time a year ago. I had an audio test and some other things done. Nothing for the tinnitus.
Mysteriously, I found a booklet in the mailbox from the Tinnitus Society intended for someone on another street, that sounded like the name of my street.
After reading this magazine, I realized that I do, indeed, have a problem and that I am not alone. I need help ASAP. I am so happy to have found this site and I fully intend to use it to the best of my ability.
Thank you for allowing me to vent. It helps when someone understands where you’re coming from.
I have been suffering with, what I know today as Tinnitus, for over 2 years and before that various problems with my ears, especially the left one.
I was evaluated by an ENT and diagnosis of Tinnitus was made. I was never told what the cause could be or what triggered the onset. I am scheduled to see this same specialist in a few weeks. The office has cancelled twice.
and I was beginning to feel that there was really, no help/hope.
Mysteriously, I found a magazine from the Tinnitus Society in my mailbox, intended for someone else, with a street name similar to mine. Then I found this website.
Today I have hope. I’m going to play the cards I’ve been dealt.
Hello Joan,
You are always welcome to call Ellen at our toll free number 0800 314 2910 She is a tinnitus sufferer herself and offers support and advice to tinnitus sufferers who need some help.
You should also read her book which is free to all visitors to our site. You can download her book by clicking on this link http://www.t-gone.com/Living-Tinnitus-Free.zip
Please remember you are indeed not alone and we will always do our very best to assist you in relieving those tinnitus symptoms that are bothering that much.
Gary J
In came across T-Gone Tinnitus remedies doing some basic google research as my Tinnitus was starting to annoy me. Mine, I guess, was caused by being around military jet areoplanes ( yes this is the correct spelling !) during a 21 year career in the RNZAF. Although we were supplied ear defenders, I suspect that the technology in late 60’s and 70’s was not good enough. Anyway after taking T-gone for 2 months I can report that my Tinnitus has reduced to about half level and some days I don’t notice it at all. I have a months supply to complete and my tinnitus should well under control by the end of that!..
One thing though, even though I tried several times I couldn’t stomach the taste after chewing the capsules, so mine have been swallowed whole!! Thanks to John & Ellen and everyone at T-Gone…
John Decharo
Hi,
My name is john I am 58 years old. I worked in noisy environments for at least 12 years but the last 15 years or so I have not been in noisy work places. I used to hunt and used a shot gun but haven’t done much of that for the last 1o years or so. I have had a history of sinus problems and had two sinus surgeries over the past two years. On two occasssions my ent prescribed antibiotics which I took for extended period of time. I woke up this past january about the second week with a slight ringing sensation in my ear only one the right one. Just prior to that day I was under exteme stress working and fulfilling a promise I made for a very good friend. I was heading up a renovation project for him on one of his rental properties and had a deadline because I was to undergo my second sinus surgery. So I was under very much pressure. Also I was taking anthistamines and Ibuprophen which seemed to help my constant post nasal drip.
I have had two hearing tests, an MRI (which came back negative) allergy tests and an examine by my ENT and another Allergy type ENT. My hearing tests both concluded I had lost high frequency hearing. So I elected to purchase hearing aids which I have had for two weeks now. I started taking T-gone remedies about two months ago, since I was exposed to noise and need hearing aids, have sinus problems, and still under stress I use the #3,4 & 7 remedies. I have been very insistent on staying away from salt (reading labels) sugar, alcohol, I don’t smoke, coffee and choclate. I have lost 20 pounds since january. I have good days and bad ones. Sometimes my tinnitus sounds as though it is cental ( in m brain) other times it sounds as though it is comming directly from my ear. I get hissing and a high pitch in my ear. I am taking something to help sleep at night and relax me but will stop as soon as the T-gone remedies kick in 100% I am starting to see some relief It seems as the better days are more often than before. I am eating tons of fruit (juicing apples and carrots and vegetables. I also take Giinko, Calcium/ magnesium supplement, lipoflavanoids, coq10, and a Mans Mulit vitamin. I started chiropractic treatments two weeks ago as well. I will stay on the T-gone regiment until I get my life back as good as it was before. I believe in the product because of John and Ellen’s honesty and they believe in it too!
Thanks for listening,
John Decharo
