Feeling Stressed and Fatigued? Talk with Counselors About Stress Management
Symptoms of stress occur when the demands of life exceed the available resources. These symptoms can be physical, emotional and psychological in nature. They can be triggered by both positive and negative experiences and are a part of the normal fluctuations in daily routines. Our responses to stress can aggravate the symptoms or alleviate them. Speak with Chapin & Russell Associates on developing more effective stress management skills and finding the resources to put your life in balance.
What Causes Stress?
We’ve all felt the demands of work. Looming deadlines or challenging tasks are only some of the factors that can contribute to stress. However, work isn’t the only aspect of your life that can be a source of stress. Even positive life developments can have you feeling worn down. Here are some examples of the everyday stressors we see with our clients:
- Major Life Changes – Change of career, buying a home, having a child, death in the family
- Relationships – Getting married, arguments and disagreements, loss of a relationship
- Work and School – Upcoming deadlines, challenging assignments, troublesome workmates/classmates
- Life Challenges – Caring for children, managing finances, busy schedule
- Internal Stressors – Low self-esteem, unrealistic expectations, uncertainty of the future
The Symptoms of Stress
It’s natural to feel stressed now and again. However, if reducing stress remains a struggle in your life, it can lead to adverse side effects and symptoms, both mental and physical. For example, if you are under severe stress, you may experience:
- Insomnia
- Digestive Problems
- Weakened Immune System
- Body Aches
- Headaches
- Muscle Tension
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Extreme Weight Gain/Weight Loss
- Substance Abuse
How Counseling Can Help
When the stressors in your life begin to overwhelm you, there are steps you can take to improve your stress management skills. Thankfully, with the guidance of Chapin & Russell’s counselors, we can help you properly handle your stress. Our mental health professionals begin by helping clients identify the primary stressors they encounter. We help you to understand your feelings towards these stressors throughout your sessions and teach you practical ways to manage the stressors or resulting stress.
Additionally, Chapin & Russell offers neurotherapy for clients suffering from some of the worst symptoms of stress disorders. During neurotherapy, we measure your brain’s electrical signals to identify potential dysregulation. Continued neurofeedback treatment helps teach your brain how to maintain optimal brain wave activity, reducing the symptoms of stress, often making traditional stress management more effective.
Contact Our Office
When stress in your life becomes too much to handle, discover the best ways to manage your stress with the guidance of Chapin & Russell Associates. To schedule an appointment for stress management or any of our counseling services, contact us today at 309-681-5850. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer telehealth and general counseling services for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
