“Just breathe.”

“Strong emotions like fear, sadness, or other symptoms of depression are normal, as long as they are temporary and don’t interfere with daily activities.  If these emotions last too long or cause other problems, it’s a different story.

Sometimes stress can be good.  It can help you develop skills needed to manage potentially threatening situations. Stress can be harmful, however, when it is prolonged or severe enough to make you feel overwhelmed and out of control.”

One thing many of our patients are doing to lessen stress is take our Island Doctors tai chi class!  During our tai chi classes, we breathe through several postures and short forms.  If you’ve been feeling overly stressed lately, consider joining a class at one of our many locations.  For questions regarding tai chi classes, please call Katie Monahan at (904) 540-8257 or email kmonahan@islanddoctors.com.

For more information on self-care and how to cope with stress, click the link below.

https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/dealing-with-stress/index.html