Vitalia Active Adult Community – Rockside Explores Stress and Anxiety Management

Each day we go through our lives making decisions, worrying about the future, or maybe having concern about our health. It is only natural that we experience both stress and anxiety in some form at some level. Stress is defined as any demand placed on your brain or physical body, while anxiety is specified as fear, worry, or unease. Although defined differently, they are connected and share the same symptoms. Most of us experience stress, anxiety, or both at some point, whether from work or our personal life.

At Vitalia Active Adult Community – Rockside we are aware of proven techniques to help ease the symptoms of stress and anxiety, including lifestyle changes, such as exercise and diet. We also know unmanaged stress and anxiety can interfere with your daily life and affect your physical and mental health.

For me, stress is an overwhelming feeling that weighs on you. It effects your mood and your emotional state in numerous ways. Some causes or triggers of stress can be new living situations, death of a family member or friend, or even feeling that you are not in control of matters in your life.

Fatigue, anxiety, and anxiousness are some symptoms of stress. Rest and talking to someone are some ways or techniques you can use to decrease your stress level.

Some stress and anxiety are expected, but if you feel it becoming unmanageable and affecting your daily life, a healthcare professional can help you develop new coping skills.