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Managing Stress

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By Crystal Peruski, TCF Trainee Public Affairs Officer

If you are having difficulty coping with the demands of your life, you are experiencing stress.

Everyone has stress. While some challenge in life is healthy, too much stress can create problems. If you are overly stressed for too long, that stress can put your health at risk. There are many things you can do to better manage your stress, and many resources to help you. You will find a variety of stress management strategies to help you better problem solve, relax and be more mindful, express yourself, manage your time, think positively, be more physically active, and plan activities you might enjoy. Tools for managing stress can be found here. If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis, you can call the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then Press 1. You can also text 838255 or chat online at: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.