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One of the stressful concerns today among adults is about their financial well-being before retirement. Most adults take the overload route, meaning doing overtime and double jobs to compensate for the difficult economic times. They struggle with the financial aspects of getting old and retiring, usually taking its toll on their mental and physical health. Less time spent with the family and friends, almost feeling tired all the time, losing appetite, sleeping badly and unexplained aches and pains begin to surface.

Disparity in sleeping habits can be an early indication or an effect of depression. Be sure to inform your doctor of you sleeping issues on your next visit. (if you not getting any sleep or if you sleeping to much).

In today’s modern world and with the emergence of modern technology (internet), our virtues and bad habits are practically known to everyone. Social media networks provide worldwide instant access to people and issues with the privacy of personal information provided to these networks have created havoc if not nightmares to millions of people globally. This has resulted in a social phenomenon known as social phobia which instills fear and anxiety in a lot of people.

Everyone has sleepless nights from time to time. However, many have chronic sleep problems that preclude a good night’s rest which is essential for protection against diabetes, weight gain, and cranky mornings. Clocking 7 to 8 hours also reduces your risk of colon cancer, heart attacks and strokes.

Social anxiety may cause physical symptoms such as muscle tension, restlessness, irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, chest pain or discomfort, abdominal pain, and other body pains that have no relation to any illness or medical condition. Discomfort from the physical symptoms, rather than the anxiety, can be the reason for seeking treatment.

Stress, depression and exhaustion– burn out – can occur after losing a job or while on the job but doing the work of two.

Yearly, millions of people worldwide suffer from mood disorders, mental disorders that include depression and mania. It affects not only people who are depressed, but also their families.

Research indicates that 65% of men and 50% of women are exposed to trauma during their lifetime. Traumatic events can occur naturally, such as a bushfire, flood or earthquake. They can also be man-made, such as a work place incident e.g. a hold-up, machinery accident, physical, emotional or sexual assault, or a car crash.

Anxiety has become a part of our everyday life that we have to learn how to deal with. The factors that cause the disorder and how we cope with anxiety may differ from case to case. A support system from friends and family along with proper treatment will help a person deal with anxiety, cope with and eventually release oneself from the concerns one faces.

Worry is a reaction to a potential harm. When excessive “worrying” takes on a life of its own and prevents the worrier from leading a normal existence, it escalates into anxiety. Though fears are acquired, studies show this disorder is inherited.