Stress

Stress is healthy at normal levels, but can become overwhelming.

Stress shows up in our lives as physical, mental or emotional tension.

At normal levels, stress provides us with a natural warning system to guide us away from threats or potentially harmful situations. It also motivates us to complete tasks and advance skills and capabilities.

Symptoms of stress include a state of alarm, adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, exhaustion, irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate, as well as a variety of physiological reactions such as a headache and an elevated heart rate.

When stress becomes overwhelming, it leads to:

Poor judgment
General negative outlook
Excessive worrying
Moodiness
Heightened irritability
Agitation
Inability to relax
Feeling lonely, isolated and depressed
Aches and pains

Diarrhea or constipation
Dizziness
Chest pain or rapid heartbeat
Eating too much or not enough
Sleeping too much or not enough
Social withdrawal
Procrastination or neglect of responsibilities
Nervous habits such as pacing or nail-biting
Increased alcohol, nicotine or drug consumption

When stress is prolonged it becomes chronic and affects an individual's physical and mental health.

Methods to control chronic stress include exercise, healthy diet, adequate rest, counseling, relaxation techniques and hobbies.

Accept Help

At Life Stone, treatment of stress is primarily based on cognitive behavioral principles. Our therapists will help you better understand stress, and learn techniques that will help you to overcome the challenges you are facing.

Clients suffering from stress may also choose to use Life Stone’s integrated treatment approach, which builds upon psychological treatment with a focus on nutrition, exercise and far-infrared sauna therapies.

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