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What Is Stress?

Stress is defined as:

 

‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demands placed on them’

 

UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Stress Management Solution, Registered Mental Health Practitioner

How Could Stress Affect You?

What Is Stress?: About Me
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MENTAL

  • Negative thoughts

  • Difficulty making decisions

  • Poor concentration

  • Increase in expectations

  • Worrisome

  • Forgetful

  • Thinking is slowed down

Sitting by the window

BEHAVIOUR

  • Less active

  • Avoidance of certain situations

  • Increase in alcohol consumption

  • Increase in tobacco consumption

  • Withdrawal from relationships

  • Temper outbursts

  • Argumentative

  • Rush around

Stomach Ache

PHYSICAL

  • Light headed/dizzy

  • Dry mouth and/or breathlessness

  • Palpitations

  • Sweating and/or headaches

  • Upset stomach

  • Tense muscles and/or tingling sensation

  • Sexual problems

  • Poor sleep & tired

  • Change in appetite

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EMOTIONAL

  • Irritable

  • Tearful

  • Low Mood

  • Sensitive

  • Low Self Esteem

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression, contact Carol Monaghan on 07917603917 to organise a suitable time to discuss further.

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