Kobe City: What is Stress?

Stress

is a

state of tension in the body and mind that occurs when we are subjected to external stimuli (load). Stress is said to be the “spice of life” and gives us a sense of tension in our lives, but too much stress can lead to physical and mental disorders.

Changes in feelings	Physical changes
Mood swings	Inability to sleep
Anxiety or nervousness	Anxiety or nervousness ● Waking up several times during the night
Tearfulness	Lack of appetite
Losing one’s appetite ● Losing one’s temper	Can’t stop overeating (Overeating)
Lack of interest in things	Tiredness
Lack of motivation to talk to anyone	Dizziness, headaches, stiff shoulders

These symptoms are “mental SOS ” that occur in many people under stress.

With the lingering effects of the Corona disaster, many people are under increasing stress due to changes in their lives and uncertainty about the future. Stress accumulates unknowingly, and even events that we would normally be able to accept can exceed our capacity and cause physical and mental distress. Now is the time to know your own stress level, and to take care of it by self-control or consulting with a specialist.

Check your stress level!

Stress Mountain is a stress check tool that measures your stress level over the past 6 months.

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Dealing

with Stress

• One Point Advice Video on Dealing with Stress

Don’t keep it to

yourself. Talking

to someone about your feelings of distress can help your mind and body feel better. Do not keep it to yourself. Talk to your family, colleagues, friends, or anyone around you. Kobe City also has an organization where you can consult about your mental health.
When a change of mind or body lasts for a long time, there may be people who feel “it is hard to live” or “I want to disappear. Please let us know how you are feeling and what is troubling you. Health nurses, mental health workers, certified psychologists, and other professionals are available to help you.

When you want to consult

Mental health website

Minnano Mental Health Comprehensive Site – Comprehensive site to support the treatment and life of people with mental illness and mental disorders – ( external link )

Let’s mente mente too – Mental support site for teens and 20-somethings – (external link)