Stress

Stress is our body's response to pressure. Many different events or situations can cause stress, usually when we have little control over a situation. We all deal with stress differently.

It is not alway easy to identify when stress is the cause of feeling or acting differently.

Contact us if;

• you're struggling to cope with stress
• things you're trying yourself are not helping
• you would prefer to get a referral from a GP

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

Physical Symptoms include;

• headaches or dizziness
• muscle tension or pain
• stomach problems
• chest pain or a faster heartbeat
• sexual problems

Mental Symptoms include;

• difficulty concentrating
• struggling to make decisions
• feeling overwhelmed
• constantly worrying
• being forgetful

Behavioural changes include;

• being irritable and snappy
• sleeping too much or too little
• eating too much or too little
• avoiding certain places or people
• drinking or smoking more

The Stress Management Soceity is an information provider that helps those in 'distress to de-stress'.

They offer rescources and guides, explain stress,  guidence on stress at work and personal stress. They have online workshops and events as well as offer a membership.