Stress

Stress is experienced when a particular situation for a person appears to be threatening or harmful, or when the person feels incapable of dealing with this situation. People cope with stress differently – some people choose to block or ignore their feelings of stress, some let stress out through physical exercise, and some people deal with stress through talking about it with another person. For some people, these coping methods are not helpful, and their ongoing feelings of stress can become a very serious long-term issue that can intensify rapidly and cause them great unhappiness and restlessness.

Left unresolved or unaddressed, stress can lead to anger, depression, anxiety and physical health complications, greatly affecting the person as well as the well-being of their friends and family.

Factors that may contribute to stress include:

  • Grief and loss
  • Changes in life circumstances
  • Limited social support network
  • Life-work imbalances
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Financial strain or unemployment
  • Unhelpful coping strategies
  • Excessive levels of activity
  • Misuse of drugs, alcohol or prescription medication
  • Complete avoidance or withdrawal from social supports and normal activities

How Seed Psychology Can Help You
In consultation with our psychologists, you will discuss and understand the origins, underlying causes, and patterns of thinking that contribute to your feelings of stress. Our psychologists will discuss your appropriate treatment, and identify new coping strategies, that will reduce your stress in a way that will not affect your life negatively. For further information, please contact Seed Psychology