Stress looks different for everyone. Not everyone will experience the same stress response to the same thing. There are external and internal reasons for someone to feel stressed. External stress could be caused by work or school-related responsibilities, life changes like moving or divorce, financial problems, and more. Internal stress could be caused by unrealistic expectations, pessimism, negative self-talk, and more. While some stress is good for you, it is important to understand what it does to your body and when you should seek help to manage your stress levels.

Stress is a response to when your body believes you are in danger. It is a part of what is commonly known as the “fight-or-flight” response. Its purpose is to help you stay alert, energetic and focused, which can be beneficial to certain tasks and situations. However, there comes a point when you are experiencing too much stress and it begins to cause health problems. These problems can be physical or mental or a combination of both.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and like your stress is taking over your everyday life, speak with one of our doctors by booking a virtual appointment.

Stress cannot be measured with tests. Only the person who is experiencing it can decide if they are experiencing too much stress. Questionaries can be done by your doctor to see what impacts stress has had on your health, which will help them decide what kind of treatment you need. If you are experiencing symptoms like anxiety or high blood pressure, they can provide education and medication to help you manage those symptoms. You can also learn healthy coping options for yourself and learn your warning signs of when you become too stressed.

Strategies for stress relief:

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