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STRESS VS. ANXIETY

Stress, when left unmanaged, can build into anxiety. Anxiety is a diagnosable condition that is highly ​treatable.

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Stress and anxiety differ in symptoms but often have very similar causes.

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STRESS LEVELS ARE ON THE RISE

Most Americans are suffering from moderate to high stress, with 44 percent reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years (according to the American Psychological Association)

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SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

  • Moody/ easily agitated

  • Shaking/ sweating

  • Grinding teeth

  • Low energy

  • Upset stomach

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Inability to keep focused/racing mind

  • Feeling bad in general

  • Frequent headaches

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SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY

  • Excessive worrying

  • Agitation

  • Restlessness

  • Feeling very tired

  • Tense muscles

  • Trouble sleeping 

  • Panic attacks

  • Thinking in a negative manner (only worst possible outcomes)

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CAUSES OF STRESS AND ANXIETY

  • School (tests, grades, people, sports)

  • Conflicts with people, friends, or family

  • Work 

  • Family situation (divorce, financial, a death, etc...)

  • Genetics

  • An injury

  • Moving somewhere new

  • A traumatic event

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WHAT DOES YOUR BODY DO WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY?

When anxiety is left unaddressed, your body may enter one of three modes.

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The modes are flight, flight, and freeze.


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WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS AND ANXIETY

  • Exercise

  • Talk to someone

  • Eat healthy + avoid large amounts of caffeine (caffeine can worsen symptoms)

  • Write down your thoughts

  • Get more sleep

  • Give yourself time to relax

  • Identify the source of the anxiety (ex: not giving yourself enough time to complete an assignment or get to work)

  • Listen to music

  • Watch a video that makes you laugh

  • Find a hobby

  • Got outside

  • Try meditation

  • BREATHE

the differences between stress and anxiety: Who We Are
the differences between stress and anxiety: About Us
the differences between stress and anxiety: Who We Are
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