What is Stress & Anxiety?


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Stress is a feeling of physical, mental, or emotional tension. Stress is the body’s normal reaction to difficult situations. Likewise, anxiety, worry, and fear can be normal reactions in stressful situations. Anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and phobias) on the other hand, are experiences of anxiety and fear that are more intense or more prolonged than expected.

  • Teaches calming techniques like deep breathing, grounding, and mindfulness

  • Helps identify triggers and understand what’s fueling your anxiety

  • Replaces anxious thoughts with more balanced, helpful ones

  • Builds coping strategies to handle overwhelm in daily life

  • Supports emotional regulation so stress doesn’t take over

  • Improves sleep and relaxation through lifestyle and thought changes

  • Provides a safe space to talk about fears, worries, and stressors

  • Boosts self-confidence in managing life’s demands

  • Helps break the cycle of avoidance or overthinking

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