Workplace Stress

Work-Related Problems and Job Stress

Job stress can be highly detrimental, especially when it becomes an ongoing issue. Physical problems as well as emotional problems can manifest from continued work-related stress. Stress from work-related issues can look different from person to person and often depends on how long the individual has been exposed to the stressor and how intense the stressor feels to that individual. Different issues can cause job related stress including burnout, personality conflicts, high performance demands, job insecurity, poor or difficult workplace culture, and problems at home that creep into work. Some symptoms of job related stress include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger problems
• Substance abuse
• Problems with sleep and appetite
• Poor concentration and focus
• Absenteeism
• Family problems
• Physical symptoms (e.g., stomach problems, headaches, fatigue, body tension)

At Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services, our clinicians are skilled at helping individuals find ways to manage their stress and help them find solutions to change their environment to reduce the ongoing pressures they feel. Through coaching and/or therapy, we work with our clients to help them identify their sources of stress and build the necessary coping skills to address the problems they have in order to regain their sense of power in the work environment.

If you are experiencing work related problems/job stress, we can help.