Stress and anxiety are a natural part of life. It’s normal to have a stress response to external triggers, and it is a natural system that is built to protect us. Our bodies react physically to stress and anxiety by presenting symptoms like upset stomach, chest heaviness and a lump in your throat. Experiencing those symptoms occasionally is a normal part of life. When these symptoms continue to linger, however, it can become a problem – and it can become debilitating.

Many people try to hide anxiety and stress and try to go on with daily life carrying these heavy emotional burdens. However, stress and anxiety are treatable and in just a few sessions with a therapist, you can feel so much better.

How can a therapist help with stress management?

Talking with a therapist allows you to spend less time stuck in your head with your worries and stresses. During sessions, you can identify the things that are causing chronic stress in your life and learn tools to cope with those stressors. You can find freedom from chronic stress as you and your therapist work together to build a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Signs of chronic stress include:

• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Social withdrawal
• Changes in eating habits

Sessions with a therapist help you to envision a life where you have less stress and provide the necessary tools to get there.

When should you seek help with stress management?

When your thoughts and your lifestyle revolve around your stress, talking with a therapist can help you find liberation and peace. Together, you and your therapist identify the things that are causing you stress and how they are impacting your life. Then, you will learn tools to cope with those stressors so you can create a life full of freedom.