The body doesn’t distinguish between physical and psychological threats. When you are stressed over a busy schedule, an argument, a traffic jam, or a
Modern life is full of problems, frustrations, hassles, and deadlines. For many people, stress has become a way of life. A little bit of tension, isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you are constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.
If you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed, it is time to take action. You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.
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preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance. But beyond a certain point, stress starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.
Stress can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to insomnia, anxiety and depression.
Therapy can help you master the art of avoiding potentially stressful situations. It’s not that difficult!
It will also teach you how to recognize the first signs of stress and efficiently deal with it – without getting frustrated and overwhelmed.
You will learn helpful relaxation techniques, to always keep you composed, calm and in balance.
Your mind and body will respond by helping you to have a happier and healthier life. Isn’t that what you really want and deserve?
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pile of bills, your body reacts just as strongly as if you were facing a life-or-death situation. If you have a lot of responsibilities and worries, your emergency stress response may be “on” most of the time. The more your body’s stress system is activated, the greater toll it takes on your health.
Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. It disrupts nearly every system in your body.
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When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones mobilize your body for emergency action.
Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus -
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Effects of Chronic Stress
Ella Frantz, LCSW
Ella Frantz, LCSW