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 In today's fast-paced world, Stress has become a widespread and persistent challenge, impacting individuals from the moment they wake until long after they go to sleep. In ancient times our fight or flight response saved our lives from predators or other dangers. Unfortunately this system didn't evolve as quickly as society did.  As a result, the brain often perceives modern stressors as work deadlines, financial deadlines, financial pressures or interpersonal conflicts as life threatening situations. When our fight or flight system is overstimulated our brain releases adrenaline and cortisol in our bloodstreams, flooding the body with stress hormones keeping it in a heightened state of alertness, even when no  actual physical danger is present.    
When our fight or flight system is overstimulated our brain releases adrenaline and cortisol in our bloodstreams to prepare us for action. 
But when these chemicals build up in our bloodstreams they can cause all manner of debilitating problems.
Fortunately there is help. At the Bay Area Center for Anxiety we recognize the enormous impact of stress in our lives and work hard to help our clients reduce this silent killer. Using a combination of Eastern and Western philosophies and techniques, we can help you overcome your stress and give you control of your life and your health.
Common Symptoms of Chronic Stress
Bodily Symptoms:
  • Headache
  • Muscle tension or pain
  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Change in sex drive
  • Stomach upset
  • Sleep problems
Emotional Symptoms:
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Lack of motivation or focus
  • Irritability or anger
  • Sadness or depression
 Behavioral Symptoms:
  • Overeating or undereating
  • Angry outbursts
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Tobacco use
  • Social withdrawal

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  • Home
  • Services
    • For Adults >
      • Generalized Anxiety & Worry
      • Panic Attacks
      • Specific Phobias
      • Social Anxiety
      • OCD
      • Trauma/PTSD
      • Stress
      • Sleep Problems
      • Test Anxiety
      • CBT
      • EMDR
    • For Teens >
      • Generalized Anxiety & Worry
      • Panic Attacks
      • Specific Phobias
      • Social Anxiety
      • OCD
      • Trauma/PTSD
      • Stress
      • Sleep Problems
      • Test Anxiety
      • CBT
      • EMDR
    • For Children >
      • Generalized Anxiety & Worry
      • Panic Attacks
      • Specific Phobias
      • Social Anxiety
      • OCD
      • Trauma/PTSD
      • Stress
      • Sleep Problems
      • Test Anxiety
      • CBT
      • EMDR
  • About Us
    • Payments and Insurance
    • Our Clinicians
    • Blog
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