Further treatment options for stress
Smoking and alcohol
Don't be fooled that smoking and drinking can help with stress. In the long run, they don't. Drinking alcohol to 'calm nerves' is often a slippery slope to heavier and problem drinking.
Hobbies
Many people find that a hobby which has no deadlines, no pressures, and which can be picked up or left easily takes the mind off stresses. For example: sports, knitting, music, model-making, puzzles, and reading for pleasure.
Treatment
Some people find they have times in their life when stress or anxiety becomes severe or difficult to cope with. See a doctor if stress or anxiety becomes worse. Further treatments such as anxiety management counselling, other therapies, or medication may be appropriate.
More help and advice
- Tips on coping with stress
- Tips on getting better sleep
- Read in-depth info on anxiety disorders
- Is stress making you fat?
- Read more about problem drinking
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frances - lifeskills, about 1 year
I find that coaching, mentoring and workshops are also a great. This is a massively worthwhile investment in yourself as you develop and learn to manage your life in wonderfully rewarding and surprising ways. Look at stress or niggling symptoms as signs that you need to change something, heed your body as it an incredibly sophisticated and intelliigent machine. I am happy to share free resources with anyone who wants to learn how stress can actually lead to life enhancement. Frances - Lifeskills Trainer and Consultant Practitioner
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