There are times in
everyone’s life when you need a little help. Often the first signs we notice on
the way to burnout are physical symptoms: tiredness or at the opposite end of
the spectrum, insomnia but had we paid attention we might have noticed that it
was our mental health that took the first hit.
When you’re under
stress and feel the weight of the world on your shoulders it’s easy to ignore
how you’re feeling, especially when you have a job and a bunch of responsibilities
to keep up with...
It's important to know some of the common symptoms of stress and what
outside help is available when you find you can no longer help yourself.
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Stress
The symptoms of
stress can be subtle and manifest themselves as emotional as well as physical
signs. You might be unable to sleep, unable to focus on anything or you might
find yourself snapping at those closest to you, tearful or given to unexpected
flashes of anger. The thing about stress is that is very often linked to one
situation or event. Pressure at work, sickness in the family or worry over
money.
Stress can even help
you to take the action you need to overcome that problem but left unchecked it can
escalate and get worse.
You might also misuse alcohol or drugs to cope and if that has become a larger problem then ANA Treatment Centre will help you out in your rehabilitation and help you get to the issues that have caused it.
If you do find unable
to cope with the feelings then a trip to your GP is the best thing you can do
but outside this there are other ways of coping. Talk to friends, make an
action plan where you are able to take small but achievable steps towards
eliminating the problem. That might be talking to a money advice charity,
talking to HR about the work situation or taking time away from caring from a
sick relative and giving yourself a break.
Anxiety
This can manifest
itself in similar ways to stress but is harder to pinpoint the root cause of
the problem. Anxiety can also trigger changes in behaviour. For example you
might feel fearful of going to work or stepping outside your home and feel like
hiding away or sleeping excessively.
If you’re trying to
deal with anxiety on your own, then start by acknowledging how you feel.
Remember that just because you feel something it doesn’t mean it’s true and
that these feelings are not serving you any purpose. It may be that your doctor
might prescribe you some medication to help you deal with your symptoms and
recommend some therapy, such as CBT to help you learn some practical
skills for dealing with unhelpful thought patterns and behaviour.
Don’t suffer in
silence, feeling stressed and anxious are common complaints but they’re not
pleasant. Talk to a trusted friend or relative and get the help you need to get
back on track.
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Make sure you learn how to look after yourself if you are suffering with Stress and Anxiety, and ensure you don't bottle it up in yourself.
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