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Reality Check: How uncertain times affect your emotional and physical health
 

Samantha is nervous. She can’t turn on her TV or pull up a website without seeing a story about the economic slowdown, slumping stock markets and growing consumer debt. Despite the fact that she hasn’t been directly affected, the stories of friends and family who’ve fallen on hard times are taking their toll. These days, Samantha is having trouble sleeping as she lies in bed and thinks about her bills, the economy, friends and family who are struggling and what all this uncertainty might mean down the road…

She wakes up tired and then drinks extra coffee to stay awake during the day. But instead of keeping her alert, it just makes her jumpy and short-tempered.

    Support Resources
Her friends and colleagues have all noticed the change. Once fun and light-hearted, Samantha usually feels overwhelmed and stressed out these days.

Sound familiar? The economic downturn can affect more than your pocketbook. Discover the impact of turbulent times on your emotional and physical health in the Support Resources section of Reality Check.

 
 
 
 
The information and resources provided above are meant for informational purposes only. The situations described are meant to demonstrate how your EAP can offer support and do not reflect individual cases. If you feel you are experiencing a crisis, please contact a professional immediately.
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