by EAP Assist | Jan 13, 2020 | eap providers, eap services
Stress is the body’s way of responding to demands or pressures. Everyone feels stressed from time to time, and not all stress is bad. Prolonged exposure to stress, or intense stress, can have negative effects. People respond to and recover from stress...
by EAP Assist | Jan 9, 2020 | EAP, eap program, eap providers, eap services
OCD is an anxiety disorder and involves obsessive thoughts (e.g. my children will get sick if I don’t wash my hands) and compulsive actions (e.g. washing hands excessively often). Areas of life where OCD may appear are cleanliness, hoarding, sexual issues and...
by EAP Assist | Jan 9, 2020 | eap providers
Panic is our body’s response to a situation we see as frightening. Signs of a panic attack are: Racing or pounding heart Sweating Trembling or shaking Breathing difficulty Chest pain, pressure or discomfort Dizziness, feeling light-headed or faint Fear of dying or...
by EAP Assist | Jan 8, 2020 | EAP, eap program, eap providers
Self-esteem concerns the way we view and evaluate ourselves. Low self-esteem is having an overall negative self-view, such as thinking you are stupid, unlovable or not good enough. Having low self-esteem can impact you through: Feeling sad, low or empty Difficulty...
by EAP Assist | Jan 6, 2020 | EAP, eap program, eap providers, eap services, Employee Assistance Program
We all feel sad, moody or low occasionally, but depression is more than feeling down. Signs of depression are: A persistent low mood (>2 weeks) Loss of interest Changes to sleeping and eating habits Interference with daily life The causes of depression are complex...
by EAP Assist | Dec 17, 2019 | EAP, eap providers, Employee Assistance Program
When your thoughts start spiralling, getting off the “staircase” can feel impossible. One terrible notion leads to the next: If I can’t get this report done in time, you might think, then I’ll be fired. And if I’m fired, I’ll have nothing to do all day. If I have...
