Could this be stress?

Question

lately i've been showing signs of stress. my hairs falling out, i'm crying more, i have a shorter temper, i'm loosing a bit of weight, i get tired out quickly, even if i just run up the stairs, and i wouldn't say i was that unfit! my heartbeat is a lot stronger my heartrate is a bit higherand i missed my period this month.

but i don't have anythi to be stressed about. i think i started being stressed during my exams, but that was 3 months ago, and i havn't been at school or work at all in those three months. i'm eating fairly well, lots of fruit and veg, maybe a bit more sat. fat than i'm supposed to have, but i'm cutting back on it now.

so my question is, can someone be stssed over a period of time, 3 months, with a reason for it?

Answer 1

Short answer is "yes," you can be stressed in a short time, depressed. Now how to fix it. Look up Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS), you will be surprised how much you fuel these negative thoughts. I think your a bit of a perfectionist (nothing wrong with that) and obsess about getting everything perfect. One day it will click, that these things that stress you out are really pointless, just a waste of time. Peace

Answer 2

Sounds like my life.

I have several diagnoses, but mainly, when things get hairy, I get majorly stressed.

I would see a doctor first, then a mental health provider, if you feel it is necessary.  I practically diagnosed myself, I was really self-aware, but it cost me later, because I was accused of faking, and I was misdiagnosed for a while.

Good news is, it could be just a temporary downer, a situational stress reaction.

I wish you well, you're in my prayers.  Lean on God, He's the only things that has brought me thus far.

Shalom.

Answer 3

You could have a medical condition causing these symptoms. I suggest going to your regular Dr and getting a complete blood work up done to rule out a medical condition.

I had your symptoms minus the hair loss and found out I was anemic.  

Answer 4

Some peopl are stressed and have no clue, sometime its a medical dysfuntion like chronic fatigue. Check with your doctor- you may have a deficiency or imbalance. Make sure you get healthy does of vitamins and minerals in your diet and excersise when you can, which can help with endorphins. Your body might be stressed out if your mind isn't, after finals and such, and just needs a bit of a break. Find time to relax for yourself, like taking a lavender bubble bath or watching a favorite movie alone. Sometimes all it takes is a few good things to give a boost back to your life. Good luck!

Answer 5

Anyone can be stressed over a period of time, longer than 3 months, with or without a reason for it. There might be some other things which are and were bothering you and you didn't seem to know and recognise. You might wanna write a journal (simple one) and read all over it after few weeks or months....you might find out something there, hiding in your heart? If nothing works? seek help, check physical? (as your hairs were falling out)...good luck..