Stress and it’s effects

 Hi all, I was just wondering if someone could confirm a few things for me regarding stress. I live a stress free lifestyle but every so often, mostly regarding the mortage payments, I do get quite stressed out, sometimes to the point when my chest feels tight and hurts a little. I had a day like this recently and noticed more hair than normal falling out in my brush the day after but I had not washed my hair properly(I live in a area with high water restrictions)also so I was worried/confused if the stress had caused this shedding or if it was just loose/old hairs that had already been dislodged. Would one day of stress cause a lot more hair to fall out so soon afterwards or would you have to suffer from a longer period of stress to see any effects on your hair? Since this stress I have also been continuing my health regime(lots of exercise, healthy food, B vitamins,lots of sleep, relaxation classes)because I knew that if I slackened of as a result of this stress then that would contribute to hair loss.If anyone could please help me with any information regarding stress, first hand experiences dealing with stress etc it would be most appreciated.Many thanks for reading this message(sorry for it being so long winded),many thanks for any help and take care.

Regards

Sean

Dear Credence,

I lose hair whenever life is stressful.  It really shows because of the length.  What I notice is that stress changes the habits that keep me healthy in the first place, and doesn't hair give a warning when we need to stop and smell the roses rather than hack at the verge?  Sometimes feeling stress is the sign that the health or healthy habits have changed, which makes coping with life more difficult.  Sit down and do a systems check.  What's new or different in any part of life?  Why did it change?  If it seems like there's a health problem at the core of it, choose the professional that can help.  Nutrition and rest are the first to go in my stress times, and we all know what that does to the tresses!  Keep supportive people in close range, hope all's well soon for you.  Ancient Locks

Hey Pauly_P and Ancientlock, thanks for being understanding and for your helpful advice. In regards to what causes stress with myself, it is usually stuff like the mortage payments or diet related, but I have improved my diet in the last couple of months and it is making a great improvement on my health for sure. I am also doing Qi Gong(Chinese relaxation exercises) and that is great for stress management as well, I highly recommend it.Anyway thanks again guys and take care.

Regards from Oz

Sean

P.S. You have lovely hair Ancientlocks, you should be very proud of your beautiful locks. It looks very healthy. I will post a picture of mine soon to(similar to yours but mousey brown). All my friends call me Legolas or Elf!. Thanks again and take care.

I forgot to mention that the Nioxin is a pretty good product, it definately helped me!