Counselling Essendon and district through life’s dramas

Christmas is a tricky time of year for all of us. It’s a time of celebration and rejoicing but it’s also a time of stress and angst as we cope with issues ranging from trying to find and afford those ideal Christmas gifts for everybody, through to coping with old family feuds that raise their ugly heads at this time each year.

Some of us are able to sail through the Christmas stress unscathed but others can’t get by without the assistance of the counselling Essendon’s Buckley Consulting Group provides.

Research out of America during 2014 reveals there is a lot of truth in the old adage that a problem shared is a problem halved and that the levels of the stress hormone cortisol diminish in people who are able to share their problem with another.

Buckley Consulting Group’s highly-trained and qualified psychologists provide the counselling Essendon and district householders can turn to for help sharing their problems and coping with worries and pressure that can accompany the festive season and life’s other issues.

Everybody acknowledges that a little tension in life is not necessarily a bad thing because it helps us retain focus and stay alert, which is nature’s way of keeping us safe.

But too much tension can quickly become a problem, affecting your thinking and your health and potentially damaging family, work and social relationships.

How do you know if you’re developing a mental health problem? The symptoms are different for everybody but a few issues to look out for include trouble remembering what you’re meant to be doing, making bad decisions, anxiety, fluctuating moods and tempers and an inability to shake off feelings of being alone and depressed. Stress can even manifest itself in a range of physical symptoms such as a racing heart, diminished libido, diarrhoea and nausea, fingernail biting, increased or reduced appetite and turning to alcohol and other drugs.

Of course, the symptoms are many and can vary from person to person and can also be an indication of other ailments so ensure you seek medical advice if the symptoms persist.

If you’d like to discuss solutions to your mental health issues or require counselling in Essendon and district, be sure to get in touch with the professional team at Buckley Consulting Group.