April – Stress Awareness Month
Stress is how your mind and body respond to challenges. Stress is a normal part of life and can have positive and negative impacts. Short term stress can be motivating. However, long term stress can have negative consequences including physical health challenges, poor sleep, and changes in mood. Being aware of what is causing stress in your life and managing it is important to prevent long term impacts.
When to seek help–
- Difficulty sleeping or feeling unable to get out of bed in the morning
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Difficulty concentrating or completing tasks
- Loss of interest in activities or self-isolation
- Feeling frustrated, irritable, or restless most of the day and nothing is helping
Talk to someone, notify your doctor, and seek help from a counselor or therapist.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, feeling unable to cope, or using substances to cope-call or text 988, or go to 988lifeline.org. Tell someone and reach out for help.