Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed either emotionally or mentally. Feeling under pressure is normal, with many of us dealing with this everyday. However when these feelings become overwhelming and you have trouble difficulty dealing with pressure, stress often occurs. Everybody is different, and these trigger points vary between individuals.
There are several ways of managing and dealing with stress, but first it is important to identify the triggers for your stress so that they can be avoided in the future. Exercise, relaxation and time management can all help to reduce stress
Further information is available at NHS Choices
Anxiety is the feeling of worry, fear and general unease. This can affect everybody at some point during their life however when these feelings become more frequent and even constant – this is when you need to seek help and advice.
The symptoms of anxiety vary greatly between people but can include:
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Panic attacks occur when there is a sudden and intense feeling of fear or anxiety. Whilst these are not life threatening, they can be frightening for the person experiencing them.
Symptoms can include:
Panic attacks can last anywhere between five minutes to half an hour. Where possible try to find distractions and control your breathing to help you relax.
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Sometimes stress, anxiety and feeling low can become all consuming and you may feel that you want to harm yourself. There are organisations that can help you in your time of need.
Key Points
Cardiff and Vale Mental Health Services