It seems that if you suffer from growing levels of stress then you are not alone, according to The Australian Psychological Society who recently reported on their 2015 survey into stress and wellbeing.
The report found 35 per cent of Australians have significant levels of distress in their lives, with 26 per cent recording above-normal levels of anxiety, and 26 per cent with moderate to extremely severe levels of depression symptoms.
This trend reflects a growing incline in anxiety levels as a whole - 2015’s survey recorded the highest levels of anxiety symptoms in five years.
But just what are we worrying about? 49 per cent confirmed it was personal finances that had them fretting, with 45 per cent family issues, 44 per cent personal health, 40 per cent the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, and 38 per cent revealing it related to health issues of those close to them.
Not only does the incline in stress reflect a decline in wellbeing, but also a rise in insomnia. Roy Morgan research reported in September of this year that stress is a key factor of insomnia, with women twice as susceptible to men at being afflicted.
marketing manager Allana Hinks confirmed this is a cycle that can be hard to break, and is a key area of concern for the brand’s consumers: “Everyday stress, which often results in difficulty switching off your mind at night, which leads to sleeplessness and then to fatigue and even greater stress levels the next day is one of the most common problems that comes up when talking to our customers,” she says.
