Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy)! First, I want to say that this is in no way a "diagnosis" as a doctor would need to to that and there are still several factors not presented here that would need to be taken into account before that could be done. However, from the information you have provided here, my first inclination is that this is stress-related. Here are a couple of links to show you that all of the symptoms you are experiencing are possible symptoms of stress:
http://www.mindtools.com/smsymstr.html
http://www.stophairlossnow.co.uk/Stress.htm
Stress so often goes easily undetected because it is just a part of everyday life for most everyone (here is a link to a site that gives a very simple yet good explanation of this: http://www.docpotter.com/boclass-20tensefist.html).
Many people (doctors included) think that we humans have learned to "deal" with stress at this point. That isn't true. We are still just as human as we were 50, 100 or 1,000 years ago and the fact still remains that there are so many ways in which a person's body responds to and deals with stress. Many of these can be controlled mentally and physically, but only if you know how.
If I knew more about your daily routine, I could give you more personalized advice on this subject and would be happy to do so if you would like to PM me. However, generally speaking, here are a few things you can do to combat the problem, especially if you don't "feel" like you are under stress:
1) Assess your life--look at your daily routine, look for things that may be typical high-stress situations for the average human being (driving in rush hour traffic, working in a high-paced environment/for a demanding boss, living a "rushed" lifestyle, etc.)
2) Look for habits/patterns you can break, eliminate, or simply change a little including, but not limited to, your daily regime. Believe it or not, some people are so set to a schedule that if anything breaks that regime, it almost shatters their world and it has really become a major point of stress for some.
3) Determine how you deal with anger. Are you easily provoked? Do you lash out? Do you internalize (clam up)? Do you brush things under the rug? All of these could contribute to high stress levels.
4) Check your finances. High amounts of debt, spending patterns, and living outside your means cause tension between relationships or are simply just overwhelming to deal with.
5) Analyze your relationships. Are they healthy? Are you happy? Are your relationships with family and friends on good terms?
While this only scratches the surface as to the numerous things that cause stress, it can give you something to go on and as I stated before, I am more than happy to discuss this further with you if you would like. Just PM me and let me know.
I hope this information was helpful and of some use to you.
Amy
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Executive Assistant (biotechnology field-human & pet foods)
Studies and experience include health, pharmaceuticals, anatomy and early childhood development.
