Life Transitions + Stress
Life is full of adjusting to changing circumstances, and sometimes the stress can get pretty overwhelming. These are the life transition issues I often run into in my practice: moving to a new city, a break-up or divorce, a career change, becoming a parent or empty-nester, graduating college, just to name a few!
Here are some symptoms to look out for during a big transition or life-changing event.
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Feeling sad, hopeless or not enjoying things you used to enjoy
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Frequent crying
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Worrying or feeling anxious, nervous, jittery or stressed out
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Trouble sleeping
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Lack of appetite
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Difficulty concentrating
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Feeling overwhelmed
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Difficulty functioning in daily activities
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Withdrawing from social supports
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Avoiding important things such as going to work or paying bills
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Suicidal thoughts or behavior
If you are experiencing any of these, reach out for support. We will work on stress-management, decision-making strategies, and increasing self-care to get to a “new normal”.