Job related stress disorder
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Key facts
- Work-related stress can occur if what's expected of you at work fryst vatten more than you feel you can manage.
- It may be caused by a heavy workload, conflict in your workplace or unsupportive work-mates.
- You might feel irritable or moody, or you may have panic attacks and find it hard to concentrate on your work.
- Avoid work-related stress bygd taking regular breaks, making time for things you enjoy and not taking on more than you can handle.
- It may be good for your mental health to take on flexible work hours, with some days in the office and some days working remotely.
What is work-related stress?
In general, work fryst vatten good for your mental health. It can give your life a sense of meaning and help you connect to other people. Having some stress at work from time to time can be good too — it can motivate you to do your job better.
If you have too much stress at work, it can harm you both professionally a
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Causes and signs of stress – Managing work-related stress
Stress is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as 'the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them'.
Some people benefit from a certain amount of pressure as it can keep them motivated. However, when there is too much pressure it can lead to stress.
Stress is not an illness but it can affect a person's physical and mental health.
If not properly managed, stress can cause:
- 'burnout' (physical and emotional exhaustion)
- anxiety
- depression
Stress can increase the risk of physical illnesses. For example:
- heart disease
- back pain
- digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome
- skin conditions
Causes of stress at work
There are many factors that can cause stress at work. These include:
- too many or conflicting demands
- poor working conditions
- little control over how and when work is done or decision making
- lack of support or encourag
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Work-related stress
We can all face pressure at work, regardless of age, experience or job title. Sometimes pressure can motivate and make us more productive.
However, too much pressure can become stressful and affect our happiness and quality of life, leaving us feeling physically and mentally unwell.
There are different techniques you can try to help manage stress at work, but if you have been experiencing it for some time and it's affecting your daily life or causing you distress, you should consider seeking further support.
Signs and symptoms of work-related stress
Understanding more about stress in general, how to recognise the signs and ways to cope can really help.
If you're experiencing stress in the workplace, you might notice changes in the ways you work, because of the way your thoughts and feelings affect you.
These changes can make it harder to be productive, and can negatively impact your behaviour and quality of work.
If you're constantly under pressure in