Posted on May 29, 2009 at 5:11 am Is it any different from the usual stress?

Posted on May 29, 2009 at 5:26 am I suppose it is not different from the general stress where one's body reacts to a threat in a quick and heightened manner. With debt related stress, this alarm state is focused on a particular trigger, which is problems with finances.A heightened sense of awareness should be the body's  body guard against threatening situations--it is going to be a problem if it remains so for a prolonged period of time, say weeks or months. It should only be used for short periods of time and just for real emergencies like avoiding a punch, or saving a glass from tipping over the table's edge (adrenaline rush), otherwise it will create havoc with the blood pressure, create hormonal imbalances, emotional/mood swings, and a very confused nervous system. All those things may increase the risk of developing a more serious illness like diabetes or heart disease.

Posted on June 1, 2009 at 12:38 pm Exactly. Debt Stress Syndrome is a condition that results and is directly related to a person's financial problems that pertain specifically to being in debt. Currently it is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) and as a result is not technically a "mental disease" but I think we can all agree that this is a very real experience for millions of people worldwide and may be considered such at some point in the near future. Personally, I have read 3 different news articles in the last month about individuals who have committed suicide because they were in debt. As a result I have a hard time believing this condition will go unaddressed and under the radar for too long, particularly with the economic status of our country right now. Has anyone out there experienced this condition? Would you like to tell us about it?

Posted on June 4, 2009 at 5:13 am It's sad, having to think incessantly about mounting bills and wondering where to get the resources to pay these off. Thankfully there are ways of dealing with this condition, if you may, and allow me to share it with you here:http://www.hpj.com/archives/2008/aug08/aug11/Debtstresssyndrome-Doyouhav.cfm

Posted on June 4, 2009 at 5:28 am Another way of dealing with it is not to deny the situation as much as possible. It's understandable that being unable to pay has a degree of shame attached to it. Talking to someone whom you trust to air out your concerns can actually lighten your burden and help gain perspective on the matter. Actively doing something to rectify the situation will also prevent an individual from sulking and easily feeling that they are losing control. There are ways that debts can be taken care of, and the first step to that is finding out how to do so.

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 6:38 am The consumer may also want to see if it's really debt stress syndrome or something else. Nowadays, it's difficult to diagnose what's bothering a person, the world has become a very cluttered place.

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 5:35 am How to manage debt stress syndrome?-don't deny it.-get help.

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 5:39 am How to manage debt stress syndrome?Do not obsess about it. How would you know if you are obsessed? It's in your head 24/7 and it is in your dreams too. You'd feel tired and imprisoned by thoughts related to it. Paranoia may even set in.Don't let it get to that point. There is an industry devoted to debt reduction/elimination and they are everywhere.