Once in a while we feel anxious or jittery when everything good is going on in our lives. How on earth could this be causing anxiety? Well, it actually can, especially if the good things that are occurring can be classified as Good Stress.

Examples of Good Stress are the following:

– Getting Married/Planning a Wedding
– Having a Baby
– Going on Vacation/Being on Vacation
– Moving
– Planning a Family Celebration
– Holiday Gatherings
– Guests
– Starting School
– Going off to College for the first time.
– Remodeling Home
– Traveling
– Beginning a New Career/Job

All the items listed above are events that are cause for happiness but they can be stressful at the same time. This is where the anxiety may seep in. Being aware of this and learning to compensate for the stress allows you to glide past the intrusive symptoms without being overwhelmed.

Examples of Bad Stresses:

– Health difficulties
– Angers
– Fears
– Work Tensions
– Relationship Problems
– Recent Break-up
– Divorce
– Death of family member or friend
– Military Wartime Stress
– Fire
– Flood
– Burglary
– Shocking event occurrence
– Losing your home
– Continued fearful worries in general

Being aware of your stresses enables you to make life choices and changes when necessary. Remember, it is very normal to have stresses and if approached correctly, they can be easily coped with so your life can smoothly continue.

There are many Simple, Natural ways to cope with stress related anxiety:

• Above all, be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to be human with faults and mistakes, just like everyone else.
• Exercise Before Worry- Every moment you are enjoying exercise, your brain is producing good Endorphins and boosting Serotonin levels naturally. This counters the stress chemicals released by tension.
• Watch how you talk to yourself- Negative thoughts sprout more negativity, leading to anxious reactions.
• Take Breaks- Listen to music during breaks and not necessarily soft music. Whatever sounds soothe you, which in many cases can be anything but classical.
• Socialize- Being with the people we like helps take our minds off ourselves. This in itself is a good break.
• Nutrition- Watch what you eat and make good choices. Avoid too much sugar, caffeine, simple carbs. Choose more lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables and good fats. The difference in the way you feel is noticed immediately and pretty amazing.
• If you have a specific problem or worry, don’t hesitate to share it with a trusted person. It helps to talk it out and move past the stress.

Whether you are experiencing good stress or bad stress, there are effective ways to cope and move forward in life. Being aware of these stresses is half the battle. Learning to interrupt them effectively puts you in the driver’s seat.

For further information about dealing with more intrusive anxiety feel free to contact us at 215-635-4700. We offer a Free Phone Consultation and will be glad to speak with you. It sometimes helps to speak to someone who has been there before and knows the way out. We welcome your calls and questions. We are as close as your phone.

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