What is Stress?
Stress, or being stressed, is a term we use when we are over loaded and don’t have the resources to cope with the pressures we experience in life. This could be a combination of small stresses such as being late, car troubles, commuting delays or feeling like you are having a bad day. Larger causes of stress can include
- Work demands
- Family problems
- Bereavement
- Disputes
- Public speaking
- Weddings or celebrations
We need a certain level of stress, more commonly known as motivation, in our lives. How would you accomplish anything if there wasn’t a driving force behind your actions? This could be the want to lose weight, quit smoking, give a successful presentation or to accomplish another goal you have been focused on.
Symptoms of Stress
When we don’t have the resources to cope with the pressures we experience we begin to feel anxious. The unpleasant symptoms of anxiety can include
- Elevated pulse rate and blood pressure
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Rapid breathing
- Tension in your body
- Indigestion
- Stomach issues
If you don’t manage your stress your symptoms could become steadily worse and eventually you could experience
- Sleep irregularities
- Mood swings
- A short temper
- Reduced confidence and self esteem
- Panic attacks
- Impotence
- Menstrual disorders
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Compromised immune system
These symptoms can have a serious impact on your day to day life, they also show that you have triggered your “fight or flight” response. You can find more about this response here.
Treatment for Stress
We will teach you Hypnotherapy techniques to assist you in staying calm and relaxed in times of pressure. We will also teach you NLP reframing techniques so you can change how you think about the stressor.
Learning to manage the stressors you experience will allow you to take control of your feelings and over come any challenging situation you are presented with.
By continuing to practice the techniques you are taught you will find that you can manage your stress levels and cope with unexpected difficult events.
Some people find they enjoy the experience of guided relaxation so much that they visit for regular unwind sessions just like you would book a spa day. Others prefer to visit for a few sessions, take the techniques they are taught and apply these to their lives in their own way.
If you would like to learn more about managing your stress in Hertfordshire, call us today on 01438 358174 to discuss your requirements further.
Disclaimer:
As is common in therapy, results may vary from individual to individual and no specific outcome can be promised or guaranteed. Your therapist will however, endeavour to accomplish the objective of your sessions to the best of her ability.
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