How Chronic Stress Affects the Brain (And What You Can Do About It) Chronic stress affects the brain more than many people realize. While short periods of stress can help us react to challenges, ongoing stress can change how the brain functions over time....
Stress and Memory Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Lost your train of thought during a conversation? Read the same paragraph multiple times without remembering what it said? These experiences can be frustrating, especially when they...
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety When most people think about anxiety, they think about worry, fear, or racing thoughts. While anxiety certainly affects emotions, many people are surprised to learn that it can also create very real physical symptoms. In fact, the physical...
Feeling tired after a long day is normal. Feeling exhausted day after day can be frustrating and confusing. Many people find themselves asking, “why am I always tired?” even when they believe they are getting enough sleep. While sleep is certainly...
The fight flight or freeze response is the body’s natural survival system. While this response is designed to protect us during dangerous situations, it can sometimes remain active long after a stressful event has passed. Understanding how the fight flight or...
