Most people use the words ‘worry’ and ‘anxiety’ interchangeably. While they are closely related, they’re not the same thing. The more we understand the difference between the two, the easier it is to tell when our concerns are typical, normal parts of life and when it may be helpful to talk to someone about it.
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Written by Victoria Pilon, MSW Intern
It’s common to experience small amounts of stress every day. Whether you have a deadline to meet, responsibilities to balance, a tricky relationship to navigate or just a regular challenge to deal with, this kind of stress isn’t necessarily bad. It can motivate us to act and solve problems. However, what happens if that stress stops feeling temporary and starts to take over your life? That’s when it becomes chronic stress. And it’s something you may need help to tackle.
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