11/09/2025
Here is some information from the CDC about managing stress we wanted to share with you and we also encourage you to work with your therapist on continuous stress management tools !!!🤩
How it impacts everyday
Everyone experiences stress, which is your body's physical and emotional response to new or challenging situations.
Stress can cause the following:
Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
Trouble concentrating and making decisions
Nightmares or problems sleeping
Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, or skin rashes
Worsening of chronic health problems and mental health conditions
Increased use of alcohol, drugs, and other substances
Healthy ways to cope with stress
Learning to cope in a healthy way can help reduce your stress. Taking small steps in your daily life to manage stress can have a big impact.
Take care of your mind.
- Take breaks from news and social media.
- Make time to unwind.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Keep a journal.
- Spend time outdoors either being active or relaxing.
- Try to do some other relaxing activities you enjoy.
- Practice gratitude daily. Remind yourself of specific things you are grateful for and write them down.
- Connect with others.
- Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Connect with your community-based or faith-based organizations.
Take care of your body.
- Get enough sleep. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day to help you sleep better. Adults need 7 or more hours per night.5
- Move more. Staying physically healthy can improve your emotional well-being.
- Eat healthy.
- Limit alcohol intake. Choose not to drink, or drink in moderation on days you drink alcohol.
- Avoid using illegal drugs or prescription drugs in ways other than prescribed. Don't take someone else's prescription.
- Avoid smoking, va**ng, and the use of other to***co products.
