Battling Stress

If you have been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, you may be wondering just what it is and where it came from. Obsessive compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD, is defined by the APA as “A mental disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions, repetitive, purposeful acts performed according to certain rules or in a ritualized manner.”

Although the cause of OCD is technically unknown, obsessive compulsive disorder has been known to be onset by stress and is defined as an anxiety disorder. It is a condition that can affect anyone, no matter their age, sex or social status. In fact, according to recent studies, OCD is a leading cause of disability and affects approximately 5 million people just in the United States alone.

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Did you know that there is an unmistakable connection between stress and bad breath?

It’s true—research studies have revealed that subject that are placed under great physical or emotional stress are much more likely to suffer from bad breath. If you are prone to getting stressed, beware that you could be bargaining for more than just a mind full of worries. You could also be giving your mouth (and everyone around you) more to worry about. That is, stress begets stress. So the best solution is to try to relax and deal with the problem straight on.

Why Does Stress Cause Bad Breath? The Physiological Connection

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Whether you have a spouse, a domestic partner or just someone who is the current live-in love of your life, living with someone close can cause stress. Note, the ‘can’ not ‘must’. Interacting with someone with whom you have that kind of relationship introduces a variety of potential problems, but those don’t have to lead to stress - for either party.

Stress results when someone feels caught in a perceived, unresolvable conflict between “I must” and “I can’t”. They feel there is something they have to do, but are blocked from or don’t have the resources to do.

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