We all feel stress at one time or another. It's a normal and healthy reaction to change or a challenge. But stress that goes on for more than a few weeks can affect your health. Keep stress from making you sick by learning healthy ways to manage it.
On way to manage stress is by connecting with people. Do not let stress get in the way of being social. Spending time with family and friends can help you feel better and forget about your stress. A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way. Having a social support system is important for your overall mental health. If you’re feeling alone and don’t have friends or family to depend on, social support groups may help. Consider joining a club or sports team or volunteering for a cause that’s important to you.
Many suicides (estimates range from 30% to 80%) are impulsive, with just minutes or an hour elapsing between the time a person decides upon suicide and when he or she commits the act. Yet the stressful events that lead to suicidal thoughts are often temporary, such as losing a job or having a romantic relationship end. If you are feeling suicidal, you are not alone and there is support available. You deserve to feel supported. Experiencing thoughts of suicide/self-harm is very distressing, if you are considering suicide or self-harm or are in danger, please call your local emergency services immediately to ensure your safety. Talking about how you are feeling could help alleviate some of your distress. If you prefer, you could speak to volunteers who have been trained to listen by contacting a helpline (many services offer a range of mediums such as text, email, calls, or face-to-face). Help is available! Speak with someone today 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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