Stress is a common and relatable feeling that most people, if not all, experience in their lives. Especially during COVID times!
But if stress is affecting your life, it’s time to take action.
Some symptoms of stress
Mental Symptoms:
difficulty concentrating
struggling to make decisions
feeling overwhelmed
constantly worrying
being forgetful
Physical Symptoms:
headaches or dizziness
muscle tension or pain
stomach problems
chest pain or a faster heartbeat
sexual problems
Changes in behaviour:
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
“Sometimes you can’t see beyond the thick fog of stress”
Things you can try to help with stress
Mind is a great all-rounder mental health charity. They offer fantastic resources for a range of issues, including stress. Click here to see their helpful advice on what stress is, and how you can really take control of it.
Chatting to one of our social prescribers. Jo, Rita and Elicia would be able to signpost you in a direction suitable for your needs. To contact them, please either speak to one of your GPs, or email Fraser (the care-coordinator) on we.connect@nhs.net.
When you should see a GP
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
To book an appointment with one of our wonderful GPs, call us on 01926 810939 to book an appointment to discuss further.