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: According to a study at the University of Nottingham in the UK, people who struggle with debt are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression. Anxiety. Money can be a safety net; without it, you may feel vulnerable and anxious. And all the worrying about unpaid bills or loss of income can trigger anxiety symptoms such as a pounding heartbeat, sweating, shaking, or even panic attacks. Relationship difficulties. Money is often cited as the most common issue couples argue about. Left unchecked, financial stress can make you angry and irritable, cause a loss of interest in sex, and wear away at the foundations of even the strongest relationships. Social withdrawal. Financial worries can clip your wings and cause you to withdraw from friends, curtail your social life, and retreat into your shell—which will only make your stress worse.