Rapid Heart Beat in Cats. Save to mypetMD. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a medical condition that is characterized by a rapid heart rate that occurs during times of rest or low activity (i.e., at times other than exercise, illness, or stress).
If you chew too much or subconsciously clench your jaws during stressful times, your jaw muscles can spasm and cause pain. Stress-induced clenching or grinding can cause slight misalignment of the jaw, leading to jaw, neck, or eye pain, as well as jackhammer-like headaches.
Method 1 of 4: Coping with Stress. 1. Exercise your body. When experiencing stress, your brain produces hormones that tell the body to prepare to respond to a threat. Serious stress can compromise your mental health and may cause physical symptoms, too.