Title: Coping with Financial Stress - HelpGuide.org
Headings: Coping with Financial Stress
Coping with Financial Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by money worries? Whatever your circumstances, there are ways to get through these tough economic times, ease stress and anxiety, and regain control of your finances.
Understanding financial stress
Effects of financial stress on your health
If you are feeling suicidal…
The vicious cycle of poor financial health and poor mental health
Dealing with financial stress tip 1: Talk to someone
Getting professional advice
Opening up to your family
Tip 2: Take inventory of your finances
When your financial problems go beyond money
Tip 3: Make a plan—and stick to it
Tip 4: Create a monthly budget
Tip 5: Manage your overall stress

Content: Physical ailments such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. In countries without free healthcare, money worries may also cause you to delay or skip seeing a doctor for fear of incurring additional expenses. Unhealthy coping methods, such as drinking too much, abusing prescription or illegal drugs, gambling, or overeating. Money worries can even lead to self-harm or thoughts of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal…
Your money problems may seem overwhelming and permanent right now. But with time, things will get better and your outlook will change, especially if you get help. There are many people who want to support you during this difficult time, so please reach out! Read Are You Feeling Suicidal?, call 1-800-273-TALK in the U.S., or find a helpline in your country at IASP or Suicide.org. The vicious cycle of poor financial health and poor mental health
A number of studies have demonstrated a cyclical link between financial worries and mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.