Dealing with Unemployment
I Don’t Want to Talk About It
Becoming unemployed is a major life event and can bring with it a number of changes – financial, loss of routine, loss of social network. It can also have an impact on how you feel about yourself and your situation. It is common for people to feel low, stressed or frustrated by their circumstances. Although it can be a difficult time, there are things you can do to help.
The short film here gives some ideas about what you can do to start to help yourself cope if you notice that you are feeling more stressed, worried or low. There are also some places where you can find further information on stress, low mood and anxiety including http://www.newcastlehealthyminds.nhs.uk/.
There is also a guide to making a personal plan for yourself here. Even if you feel you are managing well at the moment, making a few notes to yourself here can help if things start to get too much.
