Is It Stress Or Anxiety? Defining the Difference

是压力还是焦虑? 定义差异

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

心理健康

2024-11-09

26 分钟

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In today's episode, Gina provides guidance for how to the answer the question about whether what you are experiencing is just stress or full fledged anxiety. The symptoms of stress are discussed and contrasted with those of anxiety. Being able to know the difference can help you cope more effectively. Strategies to manage both conditions are shared. Listen in and come to better understand stress and anxiety! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Stress is the trash of modern life—we all generate it, but if you don't dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life. -Danzae Pace Chapters 0:42 Understanding Stress and Anxiety 2:03 Defining Stress 3:26 Defining Anxiety 4:46 Triggers of Stress and Anxiety 6:30 Physical Symptoms Explained 7:48 Emotional and Cognitive Differences 9:49 Time Frames of Stress and Anxiety 11:29 Analogies for Understanding 13:32 Managing Stress and Anxiety 16:04 Recognizing Escalation Signs 17:10 Differentiating Stress from Anxiety 18:37 Questions for Self-Reflection 19:47 Conclusion and Key Takeaways Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I explore the crucial distinction between stress and anxiety—concepts that are often used interchangeably but represent fundamentally different emotional responses. Understanding the difference can empower listeners to take control of their emotional well-being and develop more effective coping strategies. Through the episode, I provide insights based on the experiences I've gathered through coaching, aiming to clarify these often-confused terms and offer practical tools for self-management. I begin by defining stress as a response to external pressures or demands, often linked to specific situations like job deadlines or family responsibilities. This type of stress is identifiable and can be felt physically, manifesting as headaches, muscle tension, and rapid heart rates. It’s important to recognize that these symptoms typically dissipate once the external stressors are resolved. On the other hand, anxiety is characterized by feelings of apprehension or fear about potential future events that lack immediate external triggers. I describe anxiety as a feeling of impending doom or worry, often accompanied by an array of symptoms such as excessive worry, restlessness, and hypervigilance, which can persist long after stressors have been removed. The conversation progresses into examining the causes and manifestations of both stress and anxiety. While stress stems from identifiable external factors, anxiety often emerges from internal negative thoughts or worries, leading to a disproportionate reaction to situations that may not warrant such feelings. These variations highlight how stress creates a wave that comes and goes, whereas anxiety can be likened to a cloud that lingers, obscuring clarity of thought even in calm circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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