Are You Dealing with Anxiety or Depression?

Life has its challenges.

Everyone experiences stress from time to time, but for some people it becomes a regular problem.

Stress can be a sign of an underlying mental health condition like anxiety or depression, or it can be caused by a real-life event, like a tough work deadline.

If you're feeling stressed all the time, it might be helpful to talk to your doctor or therapist about your problem. They can help you figure out the best ways to cope with your stress, and maybe even prescribe some medication if needed.

If you don't want to see a therapist or doctor, there are many self-help books and online resources available that can help you deal with your stress. Try exercising or doing some deep breathing exercises when you're feeling overwhelmed. And last but not least, tell yourself that you're going to be okay - stress will pass, one way or another.

What are the Symptoms of Mental Health Stress?

There are a number of symptoms associated with stress, most of which stem from the way stress affects our body and mind. Below are a few examples of the most common symptoms of stress:

Anxiety Disorders

Feeling stressed can trigger worrying thoughts and unwanted anxiety sensations, such as a racing heart or a lump in your throat. If left untreated, anxiety can severely impact a person's daily life and ability to function. Social anxiety disorders can stem from intense fear, anxiety, and stress in tough life encounters.

Depression

When stress becomes chronic, it can lead to depression. Depression is a very serious mental health condition that causes a person to feel sad, hopeless, and helpless. Depression can impair a person's ability to function in daily life, and can lead to thoughts of suicide.

Counselling: If you experience any of the symptoms of stress listed above, it might be best to seek out professional help. Counselling can help you work through your feelings and find ways to manage stress.

How does stress affect our health?

Good health depends on a supportive environment. Our bodies and minds work best when we have stability, consistency and support. When we’re under stress, it’s easy for our body and mind to start to feel out of balance. Our body’s natural fight or flight response starts to kick in, which can trigger anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

People who suffer from stress often need professional help to overcome their condition. Counselling can help you learn how to manage and cope with stressors, and may also provide support during difficult times. Reach out if you’re feeling stressed, and let a professional help you get back on track.

We can help.

What is Psychological Health Coaching?

Psychological health coaching is a way of helping you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to take an active part in your own health care. It helps you reach the health goals you deserve, and together we can build a stronger health backbone.

We provide in depth individual service.

Just like athletes enlist the services of a sports coach, you too should enlist the services of a health coach, who will share knowledge with you, inspire confidence in you, and find ways to motivate you to achieve your health goals.

Medications & Psychopharmacology

Certain medications are very effective in helping you cope with the immediate pain and distress caused by certain psychological disorders.

However medicinal treatments are best done in conjunction with therapy. Without therapy, the underlying problem will never be resolved, and generally the medicinal treatment will lose effectiveness over time.

You don’t have to struggle alone. Make an appointment with us now.

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