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What is Problem Gambling?
Gambling is a popular pastime in America, including the pokies, instant scratchies, lotto, cards, online betting or racing. Many people have fun gambling now and again, but sometimes it can get out of hand and become a cause of financial hardship and distress. Problem gambling is when betting starts to create trouble in your life,…
Read MoreHelp me! I’m “stressed”
The first step in managing stress is to acknowledge that it exists. If possible, remove yourself from the stressful location or situation and find a quiet space. Take a deep slow breath, take another one, and another one. Try to clear your mind of all thoughts, and bring yourself to the moment. A clear mind…
Read MoreThinking about Suicide
Thinking about suicide does not make you weak or bad. There are people you can turn to for help. What does it mean to be suicidal? Feeling suicidal? You are not alone … On average, one person dies by suicide every seven hours in the state. In 2017 in Georgia 1,317 people died by suicide.…
Read MoreFeelings of Loss and Grief
What are Loss and Grief? Feelings of loss and grief can occur after losing something or someone that you care about. This may be the loss of a relationship, your health, a job, your possessions, your way of life or the death of loved one. When we lose something or someone that is very important…
Read MoreExperiencing Panic Attacks
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden rush of intense fear and anxiety together with a surge of frightening thoughts and physical sensations. Panic attacks may be very scary while they last even they are usually brief. They can often seem to come “out of the blue”, which makes them even…
Read MoreLoneliness and Isolation
What are Loneliness and Isolation? Every one of us feels lonely sometimes, but long periods of loneliness and social isolation can have a negative impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. Common signs of loneliness include: mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, panic attacks or paranoia physical symptoms – headaches, increased aches and pains, worsening…
Read MoreMen Experience Difficult Times Too
We all go through difficult times in life, the most important thing to realize is that difficult times will pass and we can get through it. Everyone goes through rough patches in life and we all experience strain and stress during tough times. However, sometimes problems don’t go away on their own and we might…
Read MoreHow to Get Through Tough Times?
What can you do to get through tough times? There are lots of things you can do to deal with difficult circumstances and find solutions to your problems. Here are some practical tips on how to get through tough times: Recognize when you aren’t coping Sometimes men find it difficult to realize that they are…
Read MoreFinancial Problems
What is Financial Pressure? Financial problems or financial pressure arises from any situation where money worries are causing stress. It may relate to financial concerns you have about the future or debts you are facing now. It might be about expected expenses for you or your family, also It could be about actual or feared…
Read MoreHelp-seeking
What is Help-seeking? The process of finding and receiving support from others is help-seeking. All of us experience tough times, but sometimes we can’t solve our problems by ourselves. Going through a difficult situation alone can be confusing, stressful, and exhausting. At these times, seeking assistance from friends and family or others can really help.…
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