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STRESS

Stress: A natural physical and mental reaction to pleasant and unpleasant experiences in life.

Stress is part of life – for everyone.

Stress can be part of everyday living such as managing challenges and pressures related to school, work, relationships, and completion of tasks. It can also arise suddenly in the face of transitions, both good and bad. Examples of transitions include the birth of a baby, the start of a new relationship, financial struggles, moving into a new home, experiencing an illness, and a job change. Stress can also be a reaction to exposure to one or more traumas such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, pandemic, or war.

Variety of diverse individuals, separated into blocks, displaying gestures of different forms of stress

Warning signs of stress include:





  • Trouble with concentration or decision-making
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Difficulties with sleep
  • Muscle tension
  • Racing heart
  • Fatigue
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Disconnecting from others
  • Sexual difficulties

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Is stress good or bad? The answer is both.

Stress serves as a warning sign for dangerous situations, triggering built-in survival mechanisms known as the “fight or flight response” that help us survive. Stress can also serve as a source of motivation. Before a job interview, stress can signal that the job is something that you really want! And, before completing an exam or competing in a sporting event, stress can contribute to optimal alertness and performance.

Yet, when stress becomes too chronically elevated and perceived negatively, effective coping and performance capabilities decrease. For some, stress may contribute to a “shut down” mode that is difficult to bounce back from.

Chronically elevated levels of stress hormones can contribute to adverse consequences such as:





  • Suicidal ideation
  • Aches and pains
  • Worsening of pre-existing medical conditions
  • Other health issues


Don’t let your stress manage you!


Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…

Our clinicians are competent in helping you identify signs of stress and teach you skills to help manage symptoms. We can also work with you to identify ways to reduce or remove stressful situations from your life when possible. Learning to manage your stress and building a healthy lifestyle has long-term benefits for your emotional and physical health, as well as your relationships with others.

Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.

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