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WOMEN IN
Y OUR LIFE
hile short term feelings of stress, anger or
sadness are common and not always a sign
of mental illness, you may have noticed
changes in someone you know that are out of the
ordinary. Regardless of whether these situations are
emerging or ongoing, it’s critical to talk with them before
their situation exacerbates.
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They may appear:
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more anxious
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irritable,
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argumentative or
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sleeping less.
Whether it’s your colleague, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, or
dif昀椀culties she’s having.
A conversation on the subject can be started by
friend, let her know that it’s okay to talk about any
simply asking: “Are you okay?”. It’s important to
try and initiate a discussion when you are both
relaxed and have time to talk. And remember,
their natural reaction may be defensive, so:
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be calm,
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be patient and
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be sympathetic.
If they admit that stress, anxiety, or other symptoms
seem to be making it hard for them to cope, recommend
they talk to their GP or a mental health professional.
