Stress Management

Everyone experiences stress from time to time, and for the most part, the stress you experience is not destructive. Mild stress can actually serve as an energizer, or motivate you to move beyond procrastination.

However, if your stress level gets too high, or if you have trouble handling or managing your stress, you can experience problems, both personal and physical. When this occurs, you might notice symptoms such as:

• extreme anxiety, fear or nervousness
• irritability or above-normal levels of moodiness
• feelings of low self-worth or low self-esteem
• inability to concentrate, loss of focus, or extreme fatigue

Or even physical symptoms like:

• increased heartbeat
• lack of sleep or too much sleep
• inability to eat, or overeating
• excessive perspiration, sweaty palms
• trembling, nervous ticks, shakiness
• dry mouth and/or dry throat
• upset stomach and/or headaches

Any of these, or a combination of these, can be a sign that you’re having difficulty managing your stress. It’s important to note that even “positive” life changes can be causes of stress, and it’s perfectly normal to have trouble handling these situations.

The good news is, there are things that can be done to help you manage stress and minimize or eliminate your negative responses to stress.

If you are currently experiencing an extremely stressful situation, or if you would like to discuss ways to handle overall stress and anxiety, please give us a call today.

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