
Has your body been under stress for so long that it’s forgotten how to relax?
You may feel permanently “on”, exhausted even after sleep, emotionally reactive, unable to concentrate. You could notice digestive problems, headaches or muscle tension. These are common ways chronic stress can affect the body.
Kinesiology offers a gentle and holistic framework that aims to identify factors contributing to stress and how best to support your body’s natural ability to return to balance.
Symptoms of Chronic Stress
The affects of long term stress impact health and eventually lead to burnout. When last did you feel calm, energised and at peace?
- You might find yourself with a short fuse, feeling very reactive or triggered by small things.
- You might feel exhausted and unable to rest.
- You might feel like your life is getting smaller as you find yourself shrinking from experiences that feel overwhelming or threatening.
- You may notice brain fog, excessive thinking, heart palpitations, hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances and changes in your libido.
Perhaps you’ve been waiting for things to change in the external world so you can have peace. Gritting your teeth and surviving through hard times bears its toll. The good news is that regardless of external circumstances, you can begin to work right now, gently, holistically and compassionately, to build your resillience in times to stress.