Life Stressors

Life stressors are events or situations that cause stress and these can range from major life changes like divorce or job loss, to smaller daily hassles. Major life changes include things such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, moving to a new home or city, job loss or job change, marriage or the start of a relationship, birth of a child, retirement, major illness or injury and financial issues. 

While we may mostly be able to deal with such stressors in life most of the time, these stressors can sometimes lead to temporary difficulties in coping or more prolonged and persistent distress. Life stressors can at times lead to more serious mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety.

Psychological therapy can help when life’s stressors impact on us either temporarily or in a more significant way.