(BlackDoctor.org) -- When the bills are due and the work days are long, anxiety can quickly take over. Stress can consume your mind and chronic stress increases the already high risk African Americans have for hypertension, stroke and heart disease. The ways we deal with stress can turn an already unhealthy situation into an even more dangerous one. The following frequently relied-upon stress relievers are potentially harmful to your health.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- OCD—obsessive-compulsive disorder—causes people to become fixated on anything from germs to accidents to injuries, which, in turn, leads to developing rituals to calm these obsessive thoughts. Some people with this anxiety disorder develop intrusive thoughts that they will inadvertently harm someone else.
If you're struggling with OCD, here are some tips that can help:
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, partner abuse, and battering refer to the physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse, performed by one person against another. The abuser and the victim are involved in or have had an intimate or romantic relationship.
Who Are The Victims? Domestic violence, including battering, happens in all socioeconomic levels, to urban or
De-Stressing Tips For The Working African American
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stress is definitely the buzzword of the moment. But what is it and what can you do about it?
Stress is a feeling of tension that is both emotional and physical. Stress is our body’s natural reaction to everyday changes and challenges. Your body cannot tell the difference between good or bad news. What is most important is not the stress itself, but how a person reacts to it. Stress can take on many different forms and can contribute to symptoms of illness.
Mental Health
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- When the bills are due and the work days are long, anxiety can quickly take over. Stress can consume your mind and chronic stress increases the already high risk African Americans have for hypertension, stroke and heart disease. The ways we deal with stress can turn an already unhealthy situation into an even more dangerous one. The following frequently relied-upon stress relievers are potentially harmful to your health.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- OCD—obsessive-compulsive disorder—causes people to become fixated on anything from germs to accidents to injuries, which, in turn, leads to developing rituals to calm these obsessive thoughts. Some people with this anxiety disorder develop intrusive thoughts that they will inadvertently harm someone else. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, partner abuse, and battering refer to the physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse, performed by one person against another. The abuser and the victim are involved in or have had an intimate or romantic relationship. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stress is definitely the buzzword of the moment. But what is it and what can you do about it?