Stress Has Taken Over My Life

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Do you feel like you are constantly stressed out?  Your thoughts are racing and you just can't seem to shut your mind off. Recently on CNN Health, Cindy from Montana asked a question: 

"Somehow I have managed to let stress take over my life. I have several issues to deal with -- a lot of people, financial problems, health problems, family issues, etc. -- but over time I have been worrying and stressing over them constantly. I can't seem to turn my mind off. It feels like I am surrounded by hundreds of little stress monsters, and they constantly fire little stress arrows into my brain. I know that sounds weird, but it's almost like they are competing to be the No. 1 stressor. Sometimes this goes on late into the night, preventing sleep. I guess it would be called "racing thoughts." How can I turn my mind off?" 

Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison, Mental Health Expert, explains that depression can be the underlying cause of your stress.  He said: "studies show that one of the most sensitive questions for detecting depression in someone is simply to ask him or her if they've been feeling very stressed out over the last couple of weeks. Most people who are feeling hugely stressed out are actually depressed. And if the stressed-out feeling has been going on for more than a few weeks, it's time to think about treatment.  Schedule an appointment with your doctor today to find out if there is treatment available for you condition.