Counselling For Stress In Ontario
Stress is a normal response when you are in a situation where you experience more than your body and psyche can handle. YOu may feel symptoms of stress when your mind or body are over tasked.
Of course, some stress is a normal part of life. There is “good” stress, like the tension you feel when you need to be on time or deliver a presentation. As long as you are able to relax afterwards, you are managing your stress well.
Stress Builds Up When There Is Not Sufficient Downtime
When stress becomes overwhelming and is present for an extended period, your physical and mental health can suffer.
You may develop anxiety or depression, sleep poorly, and develop headaches or other body tension. Our immune system weakens, and we are at risk for heart disease, stroke, autoimmune and other chronic illnesses.
Symptoms of Stress
Are you stressed? See if any of these are true for you:
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking/memory problems
- Negativity/ irritability or constant worrying, lack of enjoyment/fun
- Difficulty making decisions/ low self-confidence
- Mood swings
- Feeling hopeless or helpless, unhappy or guilty
- Feeling anxious or nervous, or unable to relax.
- Headaches or muscle tension or other physical pain or discomfort
- Stomach problems/nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
- Loss of sex drive
- Rapid heart rate/high blood pressure
- Poor sleep/constant low energy
- Social withdrawal
- Nervous habits such as nail biting, teeth grinding or foot tapping
- Increased use of caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs
Often, stress has overcome you because of a lack of self-care and focus. You may have given in to the priorities of your external world at the expense of your well-being. Once you re-focus and pay more attention to your own emotional needs and health, you will see improvement in your symptoms.
Therapy for Stress in Cobourg/Port Hope Region
Interested in booking a consultation to see if therapy for stress is the right choice for you?
Contact us through the form below, or call/email us at 289-252-2504 admin@integraskillscounselling.com to set up an appointment.
Information on Stress
Want to learn more about Stress and Stress Management?
Here are links to some of the most prominent mental health resources:
