Vitalia Active Adult Community – North Olmsted 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 – North Olmsted 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.

When I have stress or anxiety, I feel restless and at times can become irritable. My causes of stress and anxiety are important deadlines or upcoming events.

Some symptoms of stress and anxiety are feeling nervous, restlessness or being tense, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, or feeling weak or tired. A few lifestyle changes or techniques to relieve stress symptoms are exercise, getting outside more, mindfulness, and minimizing screen time.

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.