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Stress
Therapy at Airlie Complementary Clinic.
Graham Marsden.
Stress.
Stress
has become an unwelcome 21st century buzz word used to describe one
or more of a range of extremely unpleasant symptoms affecting both our
physical and emotional health. Perhaps a more accurate description of
this disabling condition is 'dis-stress', thought by many health professionals
to be a major cause of a wide range of their patients health problems.
More than one in seven of us in the United Kingdom will suffer a significant
stress-related disorder during our lifetime, ironically, despite being
very common, it is one of life's most isolating experiences. This 'negative'
stress can produce a wide range of debilitating symptoms, from relatively
mild anxiety and apprehension to full-blown panic (anxiety) attacks.
What
causes Stress?
Stress is caused by events that happen to us, and which we view negatively.
We describe these negative events as 'stressors'. Stress tends to build
up in layers, so one negative event may not worry us, but a number,
especially over a period of time, may give real problems. Age can also
be a factor, especially when we reach a milestone like 40 or 50 or retirement.
Indeed, there are any number of events and situations which can create
stress, and if not resolved early on, can build to become a problem.
Indeed, even the pressure to succeed and survive in our modern society
takes it's toll, with more individuals reporting high levels of stress
- often through no fault of there own - feeling stressed, not in control,
anxious, panicky and worried.
So,
What Can Be Done?
It is often believed that because the symptoms of stress are diverse,
distressing and unpleasant, the 'way back' must be complex and sophisticated.
In the majority of cases this is not so.
By embracing various lifestyle changes and learning about the factors
that have led to the stress, we begin to understand the problem, it's
cause, and we can put in place the building blocks of the future - those
elements and coping tactics which will enable us to get back in charge
of our life.
The way forward is to discover what are those events and experiences
(known as 'stressors') which have led up to the existing problem. We
then can break down the various factors, (which often seem like an overwhelming
problem) into steps, identifying and discussing the elements which will
defeat the stress. The client, with help, will be able to then set 'realistic'
achievable targets. At this stage the client should feel able to go
forward on their own, with on-going support and advice as required.
Learning and putting in place the various tactics will mean the client
being well on the way back to feeling in control, understanding the
various aspects of their problem and how it can successfully be overcome.
It may be that a session from time to time will ensure that everything
is going smoothly. This also provides an opportunity to clarify any
points or queries that may have arisen.
For
appointments and further information contact Graham Marsden on 01667
451451 or by e-mail GSVMarsden@aol.com
or by contacting Airlie Complementary Clinic.
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