Most people have experienced it at some point in their lives but it is difficult for sufferers of anxiety to highlight the differences between anxiety and normal worry. A person who is afflicted with anxiety typically experiences physical symptoms in addition to anxious thoughts. Physical symptoms can manifest in a variation of ways. Such as, sweaty palms, fast heartbeat, upset stomach. Notice that these physical symptoms mirror how a person reacts if they were in danger.

Helping Professionals encounter a myriad of issues daily in their work and home life. There is a focus on assisting others with managing their issues and providing tools to be successful. Sometimes, we are so focused on what we are giving out that we are not recognizing the signs about how we are or are not managing stress. According to dictionary.com, stress is a “state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances”. Though stress is highly subjective, there are clear physiological and emotional reactions to experiencing stress.