Stress & Anxiety

What are stress and anxiety?

Stress and anxiety are emotional responses to internal and external triggers. While many people experience stress and anxiety from time to time, these feelings can be overwhelming. 

Licensed counselor Brady works with you to help you manage feelings of dread, worry, and nervousness at Integrated Counseling and Wellness. Whether you struggle to manage your responsibilities at work or frequently feel restless, Brady can help you develop coping strategies to navigate the challenges in your life. 

How are stress and anxiety different?

Stress and anxiety share many similarities but are separate conditions that demand unique treatments. While stress is usually a response to external factors, such as finances, work, or relationships, anxiety is a chronic mental health condition. Individuals with anxiety may experience worry, dread, or fear in their everyday lives.

Stress can be temporary and manageable with coping strategies tailored to your specific needs. Anxiety is also manageable but requires a comprehensive diagnosis to treat.

What are the signs of stress and anxiety?

Stress and anxiety can cause many physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, such as:

• Irritability
• Hopelessness
• Worry or fear
• Substance abuse
• Behavioral changes
• Mood swings
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea

Managing stress and anxiety is essential to prevent conflict at work, school, or home. Developing healthy coping mechanisms now can help you maintain your interpersonal relationships and ensure you feel in control of your professional and personal life.

What causes stress and anxiety?

Stress and anxiety can develop at any point in your life. Common causes typically include:

• Relationship problems
• Work stress
• Interpersonal conflicts
• Chronic illness
• Grief or loss
• Substance abuse
• Financial stress
• Genetics
• Parenting difficulties

Many life transitions and milestones can cause trigger stress and anxiety, including becoming a parent, starting a new job, or moving to a different area.

How can I manage stress and anxiety?

Integrated Counseling and Wellness practices multiple therapeutic techniques to help you manage stress and anxiety. The clinic specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), life coaching, and spiritual identity counseling to help you overcome negative thought patterns and form a deeper connection to your values, beliefs, and a sense of purpose.

Call Integrated Counseling and Wellness today or schedule an appointment online for effective strategies to manage stress and anxiety.