Surveys of stress-related illness suggest that more than 250, 000 people in the UK are experiencing stress at a level that is making them ill. Stress can indeed lead to extensive psychological and physical suffering but one thing is clear: we do have choices. "Stress will always be with us, and we will continue to suffer - unless we choose to change, " says Dr Cantopher. "The good news is that this is possible - stress-related illness is avoidable, and if you change, you will attain happiness."Topics covered include:. Causes of stress. Manifestations of stress - physical illness . Psychological conditions, such as anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobic states and depression. Acute treatments. Longer term management. How to avoid stress and its ill effects. Lifestyle issues . We have a choice! This book offers not just facts, but a message of hope.