Anxiety and stress, two concepts that are often confused but in fact they are two completely different situations. But both stress and anxiety are emotional reactions to a threat that calls the person to action.
In the case of stress, this stimulus is usually due to external factors. Factors such as pending payment of bills, appointment to a professional obligation or any other incident. In addition, a chronic illness, financial difficulties, immigration, etc. can also put someone in intense stress.
In the case of stress, the cause is not located in an external factor. In most cases, a person experiencing stress does not know the cause. This is why it is more difficult to treat and requires attending psychotherapy sessions.
The symptoms of anxiety and stress
The symptoms of stress have many similarities with those of anxiety, only they manifest to a lesser degree. In particular, the symptoms can be both emotional and physical. Some of the most common physical symptoms of stress are tachycardia, chest pain, constipation or diarrhea, lack of sexual desire, insomnia and frequent colds.
Emotional symptoms include negative mood, anger, irritability, need for alienation and various other mental health problems. The symptoms of anxiety are similar, but they are mild, moderate and severe.
How is anxiety and stress treated?
Mild symptoms of anxiety and stress can be easily treated by the people themselves who experience these situations. In particular, lifestyle changes, including daily exercise, proper nutrition, good personal hygiene and proper sleep can make a difference in the treatment of both stress and mild anxiety.
However, in more severe cases of stress, the way to deal with it effectively is with the help of a psychologist. In fact, the easiest way to start an online psychotherapy session is through our website. Our specialized online psychologists are able to offer you the right help to effectively deal with the symptoms of anxiety and stress.
In fact, it would be good to schedule a session as soon as you realize the symptoms, as procrastination can lead to more serious mental symptoms – disorders such as:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic attacks
- Agoraphobia
- Special phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Depression
- Mania
Anxiety Psychotherapy – How Does It Help?
Psychotherapy can help a person suffering from anxiety to improve his quality of life and in fact to a great extent. The main goal is to search not only for the cause, but also, for the real causes that lead to the manifestation of anxiety. In fact, in most cases, the real causes are in the past and specifically in a traumatic experience.
Our online psychologists have all the necessary experience and expertise to help you both identify the cause of the problem and provide you with the necessary supplies to be able to manage and eliminate the symptoms that complicate your quality of life.