Stress
Stress is a fact of life in the modern world in which we live. It has many causes and can appear within our work life, during study, as a result of troubled relationships, during life changes such as divorce, starting a family or retiring, when coping with an illness or even when daily tasks mount up.
Some stressors are good for you because they motivate you to take action. However when stress undermines both your mental and physical health, it can cause significant distress and interfere with you living your everyday life.
Symptoms
Signs that your stress may be unhealthy include:
- Feelings of anxiety
- Physical reactions such as chest pains or an upset stomach
- Difficulty concentrating and sleeping
- Your blood pressure has increased or you experience other major health problems
- An increase or decrease in your appetite
- Finding yourself frequently irritable or quick to anger
Coping with Stress
Everybody has a different ability to cope with stress. Factors that influence your ability to cope with stress include how you view a situation (as a challenge or a threat), your resilience and capacity to implement coping mechanisms, the frequency and severity of current and past stressors and the level of support you have around you.
People choose to deal with their stress in a variety of different ways. Some block it out, some find an outlet in physical exercise and others by talking it through with a trusted friend.
When your stress causes you to feel anxious and incapable of dealing with a situation, counselling can help you develop extensive strategies for coping with stress in your life.
Your Life Resolutions psychologist will guide you through understanding what situations trigger your stress, implementing effective coping strategies and developing life balance. They will teach you techniques such as relaxation methods, problem solving approaches, time management skills and breathing exercises.
Talk to a Life Resolutions psychologist today about how to manage your stress. Contact our Client Relationship Team to make an appointment.
Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered psychologists under the Australian Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. This scheme provides considerable financial assistance to people living with mental heath problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare.
To access the Medicare Rebate, you need your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician to complete a detailed mental health assessment and prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan before referring you to a psychologist.
You may be eligible to receive Medicare rebates immediately into your bank account when paying for your session by cash, credit card, EFTPOS or cheque at all Life Resolutions® locations.
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