Dealing with problems

Problems with money, housing, relationships, health, loss or other circumstances can cause stress and physical or mental health symptoms. Sorting out your problems, seeking support and choosing one manageable step can help; an unsafe situation or crisis needs prompt help.

• Worrying a lot, feeling tense or repeatedly thinking about the same problem without seeing a solution.
• Sleeping poorly, waking up tired, headaches, palpitations or tense muscles.
• Write down all your worries and mark what needs doing today, what can wait and where someone else can help.
• Choose one small, specific task, such as opening one bill, making one appointment or calling one person.
• Make an appointment if worries persist, disturb sleep or functioning, or cause physical symptoms.
• For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.