The Ins and Outs of Stress

11/24/22 • 11 min

In this episode, West Wimmera Health Service's own Leanne Yew talks about stress. Leanne is WWHS's lead social worker. She shares her knowledge on stress, our responses to it and how long term stress can affect us. She also share her tips for managing stress and where to get help.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

The WWHS social work and welfare department can help with a wide variety of things, including:

Counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Support for parenting, grief, trauma and crisis.
Referral to services such as housing, employment and legal services.
Help with Centrelink payments.
Financial counselling and emergency relief.
Support for child protection and from domestic violence.

For further details contact West Wimmera Health Service on (03) 5391 4222.

Leanne spoke a lot about what stress is and some tips to manage it. For more information check out:

Better Health Channel - Stress

Health Direct - Stress

Suicide Line Victoria - Feeling stressed out and how to get help

National Centre for Farmer Health - Stress

Stress can be hard to manage, and if it goes for a long time you may need to seek professional help. Some place you can go for this are:

GP
Counsellor
Psychologist
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
Flying Doctor Wellbeing

You can also check out programs like:

Are you bogged mate?
You Got this Mate!

Leanne also spoke about how mindfulness and breathing exercises can help with stress. You can find the Smiling Mind program and app she spoke about here.
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Interested in the topic and looking for more?

The WWHS social work and welfare department can help with a wide variety of things, including:

Counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Support for parenting, grief, trauma and crisis.
Referral to services such as housing, employment and legal services.
Help with Centrelink payments.
Financial counselling and emergency relief.
Support for child protection and from domestic violence.

For further details contact West Wimmera Health Service on (03) 5391 4222.

Leanne spoke a lot about what stress is and some tips to manage it. For more information check out:

Better Health Channel - Stress

Health Direct - Stress

Suicide Line Victoria - Feeling stressed out and how to get help

National Centre for Farmer Health - Stress

Stress can be hard to manage, and if it goes for a long time you may need to seek professional help. Some place you can go for this are:

GP
Counsellor
Psychologist
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
Flying Doctor Wellbeing

You can also check out programs like:

Are you bogged mate?
You Got this Mate!

Send us a text

Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL

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Living Your Best Life with Pain

In this episode we hear from Gary Smith on his experience living with chronic pain. Gary shares how pain effects his everyday life and how he copes. He also shares how his passion for his animals helps him deal with the pain and live his life.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

You can also find more information on chronic pain in general at Health Direct.

The Wimmera Southern Mallee Integrated Pain Service helps those with chronic pain. The service provides tailored treatments to be able to live with and recover from chronic pain. You can hear more about the service in our ‘Understanding Chronic Pain’ episode.

Gary mentioned that people had suggested that exercising may help with his pain. He did not feel it helped him, but it may help you if you suffer from chronic pain. For more information on this check out Exercise Right.

You can also check out the Pain Revolution. It has lots of information and programs for people in rural areas with chronic pain.

You can also find other fact sheets and information on pain management here.
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Attitude is Everything

In this episode we hear from Lyall McClure, Natimuk local who has not let close calls with death stop him. Lyall shares his four close calls with death and how he has moved forward with his life after. He also shares how he keeps a smile on his face and joy for life.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

In the episode Lyall mentioned one of his close calls was a heart attack, but what exactly is a heart attack? Check out the information here to find out.

Had a heart attack or have another type of heart condition you can find information on living with it here.

Are you worried about your heart? You can find tips about looking after your heart in a variety of ways including:

Healthy eating to protect your heart
Keeping your heart healthy
Physical activity and your heart

You can also listen to our episode ‘Heart Hiccups’ for another experience of having a heart attack.

Lyall also mentioned that he is currently trying to quit smoking. Are you trying to do the same? Thinking about doing the same? Or supporting someone to quit? Visit QUIT for lots of help information on how or call 13 7848 for support.

Lyall has been through a lot, but has managed to keep a positive state of mind. But it is ok to reach out for support if you go through similar and need it. You can find help and support at:
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.

Beyond Blue– The leading Australian mental health support organisation. Phone: 1300 22 4636 or webchat.

Are you bogged mate?– A program helping country blokes talk about mental health.
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Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - The Ins and Outs of Stress

Transcript

This is a West Wimmera Health Service podcast. Presented by me Brigitte Muir.

This series focuses around stories and issues related to health and wellbeing. Some of the people we hear from are sharing their stories, hoping that their experiences will help us with our own health and wellbeing. Please be aware that some of their life experiences may touch on issues that are sensitive to some. Please listen with care. You will find information on seeking help if you need it in the