Stress

Causes of stress

Most people will find themselves suffering from stress at some point in their lives and depending on your personality, you may find yourself more susceptible than others. Those who strive to succeed at all costs and those who look to please others may find themselves less able to cope.

One of the most common causes of stress is feeling powerless. Feeling unable to control or change our lives in the way we want is one of the modern world's biggest concerns.

Big changes in your life can also leave you feeling stressed and anxious, even if they are positive changes. Typical changes that can cause stress include having a baby, marriage, moving house, bereavement or illness.

Long-term circumstantial problems also contribute to our daily stress levels; for example, issues surrounding family, relationships, work issues, unemployment and poverty can all leave us feeling stressed.