Stress and anxiety is a common problem in today’s society and most people will encounter the symptoms associated with stress and anxiety at some point. A certain amount of stress can be dealt with naturally, as long as it stays within your ‘safe levels’. However, when it becomes too much for you to cope with, it can affect your quality of life. Excessive or prolonged stress can lead to illness, physical and emotional exhaustion, increased anxiety or even panic attacks.
Stress and Anxiety manifest themselves in many different, and sometimes subtle ways. Behavioural. Psychological and actual Physical symptoms are all outcomes associated with stress and anxiety:
Examples of Behavioural Symptoms
Neglect of punctuality
Loss of interest in appearance and personal hygiene
Social withdrawal and isolation
Not sharing thoughts with others, and a decrease in social interaction
Excessive activities like exercise and buying
Excessive gambling
Not taking an interest in work
General lack of motivation
Increase in alcohol consumption, smoking or taking drugs
Psychological Effects of stress can be…
Difficulties in decision making
Insomnia, nightmares, bad or disturbing dreams
Difficulty in concentrating
Anxiety and nervousness in many situations
Feeling of loneliness and worthlessness
Irritability, mood swings, angry outbursts
Physical Symptoms
Panic & anxiety attacks
Fatigue and tiredness, lethargy
High blood pressure, chest pain, palpitations
Frequent stomach pain, indigestion and heart burn
Frequent colds, infections
Rashes, itches, hives, scratching
Headaches, dizziness, neck ache, back pain
Heart Disease
Auto immune system illness - for example: Alopecia, but particularly unexpected hair loss
Do you identify some of these symptoms as your own? – If yes, you need to take some action now!
Hypnotherapy can help you. Giving you the ability to cope in all situations in a calm and effective way. You will be able to control your anxiety levels and have a calmer, more confident approach to all situations.