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What is Stress?

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure

In everyday life we experience different levels of stress depending on our situation and environment. As humans we cannot survive without stress but its when this stress increases that it can effect our health.

Many of life’s demands can cause stress, especially work, relationships and money problems, and when you feel stressed, it can affect everything you do.

Stress can affect how you feel, how you think, how you behave and how your body works. Sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating are common signs of stress.

But there are ways of coping with stress! Here is a guide on combating stress!
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South West Essex Community Services - About Us

“We are the leading provider of community health services in south west Essex. Each year we provide advice, care and treatment to more than 80,000 children, adults and older people...”

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NHS South West Essex Community Services
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Phoenix House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
Essex SS14 3EZ

Tel: 01268 244600 Fax: 01268 244659

Email: community@swessex.nhs.uk

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