Anxiety and Stress

You feel it everywhere, all the time.

Your head and muscles always seem to ache – those pains compete with an upset stomach/the exhaustion of insomnia, and even on a good day you feel the “yuck.”

Intrusive thoughts, worry, dread and constant apprehension make it difficult to concentrate.

When you become overwhelmed, it often feels best to procrastinate or avoid things altogether.

You feel irritable and emotionally reactive – from angry outbursts to complete emotional shutdowns. You know it only makes it worse, but you just… can’t.

What is happening?

In small, temporary doses, stress can be positive – it sends a signal to your brain that it’s “go” time, and all your body’s systems tense up.

Stress can get you through a deadline, past a finish line, and keep you alert and responsive in a true crisis.

However, if the stress is so constant in our lives that our bodies never have time to regulate or so traumatic that we become stuck… it can also trigger anxiety.

Stress is your body’s response to a threat or challenge, and anxiety is a reaction to stress.

Untreated, this symptom can become a completely separate issue that affects your mental health. Often a person who suffers from anxiety is unable to identify the onset exactly, but most agree that the condition can be triggered by… you guessed it… stress.

Basically stress and anxiety are in a bad relationship – when they get together, it feels messy, out of control, and it’s just not good for anyone involved.

Manage, Resolve and Restore

Therapy can help you to gain perspective and restore your sense of balance and control. Together, we will take a look at the areas of your life that feel congested with anxiety. We will also search out negative stress and how it is impacting your sense of self and your relationships.

Once we create a plan for your life, you can make room for a healthier, brighter future.

Call me today at (832) 308-8275 to set up your free consultation.