Stress is the body’s reaction to harmful situations and most of us are so used to being stressed, we often don’t know we are stressed until we are at the breaking point.
Stress affects the body by increasing the heart rate, muscle pain/tightening and rise in blood pressure.
What causes stress in one person may have no effect on another person; everyone’s stress triggers responses are different. We are not equipped to handle long-term, chronic stress without ill consequences. Stress can affect all aspects of your life, including your emotions, behaviours, thinking ability, and physical health.
No part of the body is immune and Physical symptoms of stress include: Headaches, Insomnia, Fatigue, Stomach aches, Body pain, Acne or breakouts, Digestive issues. Mental symptoms of stress include: Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Food and eating issues, Dependancies and/or compulsions,
Substance abuse and Emotional symptoms of stress include: Irritability, Sadness, Anger, Apathy and feeling of Overwhelm.
Talking to a Stress Counselling​therapist about your worries or the things getting you down and sharing can help you identify the reasons and help you deal with stress.