High levels of stress are detrimental to your health. Working to achieve your goals without taking a break can be deemed as admirable. However, going full-throttle all the time is not good for your physical or mental health. Your body could be signaling that something isn’t right. Recognizing the symptoms of high stress and understanding the importance of therapy can help you learn to cope with the pressures of success

Red flags your body is showing you

Signs of stress can present differently in different people. Your body could be waving a red flag of warning to you, and you may not understand why. Common red flag of high stress include:

 

●      Fatigue — Do you find that you’re always tired? You push yourself to the limit. You work long hours and sacrifice sleep to ensure you meet deadlines. But even after resting, you still feel tired. This may be a sign of chronic stress. Your body needs rest to perform at its best. And ignoring this fatigue can lead to burnout.

 

●      Sleep problems — Do you have difficulty shutting your thoughts off at night? Do you find yourself tossing and turning, unable to sleep? High-stress levels often cause sleep disturbance.

 

●      Frequent illness — Do you frequently find yourself suffering from colds or getting other irritating sicknesses? Stress can weaken your immune system, which means you are more likely to get sick. Frequently getting sick can be a red flag that stress is affecting your health.

 

●      Physical symptoms — Chronic stress can also show up as physical symptoms. If you are experiencing headaches, muscle tension, and stomach troubles without a clear cause, it could be stress.

 

●      Eating habits — Stress can wreak havoc on your diet. It can lead you to overeat or lose your appetite. It can be tempting to turn to comfort foods or skip meals when you’re super busy, but drastic changes in your diet can have a significant impact on your physical health.

 

●      Mood swings — Striving for perfection leads to be emotional exhaustion. You may become more irritable, impatient, or have mood swings. These can lead to relationship conflict at home and/or work. .

 

●      Concentration — Are you struggling to think clearly or make decisions? Are you having trouble concentrating on tasks and completing them? Chronic stress can cause difficulty concentrating.

 

●      Relationships — Your success may come at the expense of your personal relationships. Neglecting your personal life and relationships can lead you to have feelings of isolation and loneliness.

 

●      Perfectionism — Setting high expectations and standards for yourself can lead to chronic stress due to relentlessly seeking perfection.

How can therapy help?

Working with a therapist creates a confidential space to address your high-stress symptoms. A therapist can help you learn and develop healthy coping strategies. Therapy can be beneficial for:

 

●      Stress management — A therapist can help you learn how to reduce your stress through techniques like mindfulness and time management.

 

●      Emotional support — A therapist can help provide you with emotional support. They can also help you navigate the emotional challenges of your career.

 

●      Self-care — Self-care is incredibly important. A therapist can help you learn to establish self-care routines that prioritize your mental and physical health.

 

●      Goal setting — Working with a therapist or executive coach can help you set realistic goals, manage your expectations, and redefine success in healthier terms.

 

●      Work-life balance — A therapist can help you learn and keep a better balance between your personal and professional life.

 

As a high-achieving professional, you will often deal with stress. By learning to recognize the signs of the effect of high stress on your body, you can understand when you need to make a change. Choosing to seek therapy is not a sign of weakness or failure. It takes incredible courage to seek help. Your mental health matters. Therapy can be an excellent tool in your pursuit of career success.

Halcyon Therapy Group can help you learn the signs of high-stress levels and how to overcome it

Life is complicated and messy. When it comes to mental health, we believe there’s no one-size-fits-all. At Halcyon Therapy Group, we understand just how important you and your unique situation and perspectives are. That’s why we offer a suite of services tailored specifically to you and your needs. You deserve better, and we are here to help. Book your complimentary consultation today and start living the life you always dreamed of.