Stress is a normal response to an overwhelming or unexpected experience. Most people experience stress on a regular basis when they are faced with tough decisions, busy schedules, or tension in their relationships. Stress becomes a problem when your reaction to your stressors becomes too intense for you to manage on your own. Constant stress can begin to cause difficulties such as exhaustion, poor sleep, changes in eating or exercise habits, irritability, emotional reactivity, and even physical health concerns like headaches, muscle tension, or digestive concerns. Over time persistent stress may lead to burnout, a state of exhaustion and detachment caused by prolonged physical and emotional stress.
If you’re struggling with stress or burnout, you may notice that you’re feeling more cynical or negative than you used to. You may notice that you’re finding it hard to engage and concentrate, or feel overwhelmed by things that used to come easy to you. Therapy can help you find adaptive ways to manage stress before it causes more serious problems in your work performance or relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress and burnout, considering reaching out to me for a consultation. Let’s work together to make things feel more manageable so that you can get back to focusing on what matters most to you!