Stress and Anxiety

It is normal to feel anxious, stressed or worried at times. Stress and anxiety are ways that our bodies respond to the day-to-day struggles and demands of life. A little bit of stress or anxiety can be healthy - it protects us from danger and keeps us alert and productive. Too much stress or anxiety can result in serious physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms (Therapist Aid, 2020).

Stress and anxiety trigger our "flight-or-fight" response, our bodies natural reaction to any situation we perceive to be mentally or physically threatening.

For example, taking a test can be a stressful or anxiety producing situation. You may notice your bodies flight or flight response becoming activated through symptoms such as; sweating, worry, racing thoughts, racing heart, etc.