Anxiety is a general term for several issues that cause such symptoms as nervousness, fear, worry and apprehension. Anxiety is our body’s way of adapting to face a challenge. Our heart begins to beat faster as oxygen and blood are pumped around our body. This reaction is our bodies’ natural way of defending itself. Anxiety exists to keep us safe and protect us from danger. However, this reaction becomes challenging to manage today when we may feel a threat where none exists, or our anxiety is disproportionate to the possible threat. Perhaps we may not even know why we think this way, as there may appear to be no logical reason.

Some symptoms and signs of anxiety are listed below. However, remember the list is not exhaustive, and if you have questions, please call us for more information:

When we can no longer control these feelings, or they begin to interfere with our lives, we can seek help. Remember, Anxiety is a treatable condition, and you do not need to suffer in silence; support and help for anxiety are available at Marino Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. In a lot of cases, this is what we have come to know as life. We now live in a world that is continuously changing, and as it does, it is also demanding more from us.

Family, work, relationships, money, health, in every aspect of our life that we pour ourselves into, we also experience some level of stress at different stages as a result. Stress can lead to heart problems, obesity, headaches, depression, and anxiety and affect your general quality of life. Coming to Marino Counselling and Psychotherapy, we can begin to put management plans in place, examine our options and start making the changes needed to make a fresh start in life.