Stress and Anxiety Disorder Treatment & Rehabilitation

It's almost impossible to live without some stress and most of us wouldn't want to, because it can often add excitement to our lives. But if stress and anxiety get out of control, it may harm your health, your relationships, and your enjoyment of life.

Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. Common stress reactions include tension, irritability, inability to concentrate, and a variety of physical symptoms that include headaches and a fast heartbeat. Over time, however, this can put you at risk of stress related illnesses, high blood pressure, infection, heart attacks and strokes.

At The Causeway Retreat near London we can help you work your way through a stress related disorder with a series of proven stress relief treatments and techniques. Above all, The Causeway Retreat is private and discreet. You can escape from the pressures of the outside world in a unique setting entirely dedicated to healing, therapy and recovery.

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Signs & Symptoms of Stress

When you feel stressed your body reacts in a variety of ways. Your heart rate increases. Your immune response and digestive activity slow down. Chemicals such as cortisol and adrenaline are released into your blood stream. This is all so that the body can optimise its performance in what it thinks is a "fight or flight" situation.

However, if we feel stressed for a prolonged period then these chemicals and physiological changes linger in the system. This can result in serious physical and mental symptoms of stress, including:

Irrational outbursts and feeling angry,
Tearfulness,
Fatigue and low energy,
Unexplained aches and chest pains,
Difficulty sleeping,
Overeating, or eating too little,
Anxiety and depression,
Poor concentration,
Digestive problems and muscle cramps,
Sweating and feeling breathless,
Developing nervous twitches or habits,
Feeling dizzy or faint,
Constant worrying,
Lowered sexual desire.

Stress can also be a vicious cycle. The more you feel you're losing control, the more symptoms of stress will appear, which only serves to heighten your anxiety.

It's also important to understand that stress can lead to related conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder or substance abuse. You may also have a specific type of stress related illness, such as executive burnout or post traumatic stress disorder. We are able to treat all of these stress related disorders at The Causeway Retreat.

Stress and Anxiety Disorder Treatment at The Causeway Retreat

At The Causeway Retreat near London we believe that stress treatment works best in a relaxed and therapeutic environment. Our private island means that you are isolated from the pressures of your daily life and can start on the path to full recovery.

Working with our leading psychiatric experts, you will discover the root of your anxiety and how to combat the symptoms of stress. We use evidence based treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy and stress counselling. We can also help you develop stress management techniques to help you cope when put in pressured situations in future.

The Causeway Retreat is serene, luxurious and totally discreet. Take the next step towards arranging your stress therapy programme by getting in touch with us.