How are you feeling?
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction and can occur in everyday life. It helps to motivate us to reach our goals, and can occur in response to a challenging or difficult situation. But too much stress can cause a range of symptoms that are bad for our bodies and minds.
Stress can be bought on by a specific situation such as the death of a loved one, or from being under an extended period of pressure at work. It can lead us to feel overwhelmed, and like we are unable to cope with the situation. Symptoms of stress can include:
being irritable
not being able to concentrate
frequent headaches
indigestion
problems sleeping, or feeling tired all the time
feeling run down or ill
feeling tense, and developing habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, or biting your nails.
There are lots of ways that you can improve your stress levels and we are here to help. We can provide help and support to improve your quality of life.