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.