Stress-related exhaustion

Stress-related exhaustion occurs when ongoing stress and insufficient recovery lead to emotional and physical symptoms and reduced functioning. Recovery requires rest and a gradual return to activities, addressing the causes and assessing depression, anxiety and safety.

• Tiredness, poor sleep, tense muscles, headaches, palpitations or digestive symptoms.
• Irritability, crying, worrying, feeling agitated and difficulty relaxing.
• Create a simple daily routine with regular times for getting up, eating, short periods of activity and rest.
• Choose a few essential tasks each day and temporarily postpone less important ones.
• Make an appointment if stress symptoms last longer than a few weeks or you can no longer manage work, caring responsibilities or sleep.
• For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.