What Stress Really Is and How You Can Manage It

Stress is a natural response of our body to situations we perceive as threatening or demanding. It isn't always negative — in small doses, it can motivate us and improve our performance. The problem begins when stress becomes chronic, affecting our daily life, sleep, relationships, and physical health.

In therapy, we learn to recognize the early signs of stress, understand the mechanisms that sustain it, and develop personalized coping strategies. Change begins when we stop reacting automatically and start consciously choosing how we respond to life's challenges.