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Debt problems can cause stress
Caroline Carr, hypnotherapist and life coach at Mypartnerisdepressed.com, said that the constant "niggling" worry of debt and money is what triggers the stress response.
"A little stress is good as it helps us to focus. Basically, our bodies get ready to deal with an emergency - so chemicals flood the bloodstream to get us ready to deal with this. There's a general squeezing and tensing … and we mentally focus on the situation or perceived threat," she explained.
But when this goes on for a long period of time the chemicals produced by stress can cause insomnia, anxiety disorders and depression can occur.
Ms Carr warned that in the current climate with so many people concerned about their finances this may increase.
However, statistics from Santander revealed that Brits are saving more money each month than they were this time last year.
Moneyextra.com recommends you take independent financial advice before acting on any article
Back2011-10-18 12:55:14 © Moneyextra.com
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