Sleep Problems A good night’s sleep will help you to keep energised, relaxed, focus better, improve your concentration and memory. When you do not get enough sleep: you may lack enthusiasm, feel tired, experience a lack of concentration, become...
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Self-doubt. Persistent self-doubt and second-guessing is common with some forms of anxiety. In some cases, the doubt may revolve around a question that is central to your identity, or ability to perform certain tasks or relationships with...
Read moreObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) OCD is a combination of obsessive thoughts that are accompanied by compulsive behaviours, whether it is mental, e.g. repeating the same statement over and over again, or physical, e.g. hand-washing...
Read morePain management
Pain is a signal that your body has been harmed. Pain can affect a range of your day-to-day activities, including relationships, work, socialising, sleep and mobility. You may even experience the adverse effects of having to take strong pain...
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Communication. All relationships such as personal, business and casual need good communication in order to function well. Good communication is necessary to understand each other, to make sense of what is going on, and to know what is expected. ...
Read moreLoss and grief
Losing someone you love or care deeply about is very painful. The emotional suffering associated with loss and grief can be overwhelming. The greater the loss that you experience, the more intense the grief that you may feel. Not everyone has...
Read moreRelationships
Romantic relationships can involve fun and excitement, making plans of the future together, sharing goals, supporting each other and having a close and fulfilling life. Over time, however, relationships can change and the each person in the...
Read moreWorkplace Bullying
Workplace bullying. According to the Australian Psychological Society, workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed toward a single employee, or group of employees, that creates a risk to health and safety. Workplace bullying...
Read morePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Having flashbacks, reliving a disturbing or traumatic event from the past, such as a violent encounter or serious accident may indicate that you have PTSD. Other symptoms include poor sleep, social...
Read morePanic Attacks
Panic attacks. A panic attack usually occurs when you experience intense fear or discomfort which can intensify within minutes. You may experience a range of unpleasant physical symptoms, including breathing problems, a pounding or racing heart...
Read moreAnxiety and depression
Anxiety disorders are often stress induced and can be persistent. Anxiety may also result from excessive worry about everyday things, whether large or small. Worrying about unnecessary things may trigger irrational fears, which can become...
Read moreAddiction
Note: Those who have severe and chronic addictions will gain more benefit from specialist treatment services, e.g. Drug and Alcohol Services SA.
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