Stress

Stress is a wave of panic which happens when a situation feels overwhelming - whether that's work-related stress, the pressures of student life, family issues or you're finding it difficult to cope with a long-term health condition. 

We all experience stress in our daily lives but everyone's ability to cope is different so you shouldn't feel guilty if you are struggling. The good news is that stress is manageable and services like  TALKWORKS can help. 

What are the symptoms and signs of stress?

It's normal to feel stressed when you're dealing with a difficult problem or time in your life but feeling overwhelmed and anxious all the time isn't something you should have to deal with.
Stress can manifest itself in many ways, including physical reactions.

Some of the signs that you may be stressed include:

•    Anxiety and constant overthinking
•    Feeling irritable and snappy 
•    Regular sense of feeling overwhelmed and tearful
•    Loss of interest in doing the things you love
•    Headaches, shakiness and tense muscles
•    Struggling to sleep*
•    Drinking or smoking more than usual

*Sleep can be heavily affected by stress. Many people find themselves lying awake at night with worries racing through their minds. It's important to remember that if you're struggling to sleep and need support managing stress, TALKWORKS can also help.

Where can I get help for stress or anxiety near me in Devon?

TALKWORKS can help you to manage stress and develop coping mechanisms for how to reduce the impact of it on your day-to-day life. We offer a wide range of therapy options and can deliver therapy either face-to-face, over the phone or by video call.

As Devon's NHS Talking Therapies service, all our courses, groups, one-to-one sessions and support are available free of charge.