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: You may resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as drinking, abusing drugs, or gambling to try to escape your worries. In the worst circumstances, financial stress can even prompt suicidal thoughts or actions. But no matter how hopeless your situation seems, there is help available. By tackling your money problems head on, you can find a way through the financial quagmire, ease your stress levels, and regain control of your finances—and your life. Effects of financial stress on your health
While we all know deep down there are many more important things in life than money, when you’re struggling financially fear and stress can take over your world. It can damage your self-esteem, make you feel flawed, and fill you with a sense of despair. When financial stress becomes overwhelming, your mind, body, and social life can pay a heavy price. [Read: Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes]
Financial stress can lead to: Insomnia or other sleep difficulties.