[HelenaP_EONNext]

Stress awareness month

April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual event that aims to increase understanding of stress, its causes, and the support available!

Our community provides a safe space for people to have open and honest conversations about stress and mental health, recognising that everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. 💜

What can Mental Health Conditions look like?

Stress can be a factor in our daily lives that is triggered by internal and external factors, which eventually can contribute or lead to further mental health problems. Which in turn, can lead to more feelings of stress. Our lovely @Lee_EONNext shared a thread to raise awareness on mental health conditions, share his experiences and share what extra support is out there! Why not take a look here October is a month of mental health awareness ❤

Here at E.ON Next, we understand the changes in energy prices and the cost of living can be an overwhelming time, and we are here to listen and provide the correct advice and support to hopefully ease some of those worries!

How can we help?

• Want to know more around the Ofgem energy price cap 1 April 2025? take a look at our thread Ofgem energy price cap 1 April 2025: E.ON Next Will this affect my bills?
• Struggling with the cost of living? take a look at thread A helping hand - Extra support with the cost of living
• Need support with your energy payments? check out Changes to your E.ON Next payments, how can we help?

How can our Energy Specialist help?

• If you feel you have any urgent concerns or worries, please reach out to us via all the methods here How to contact E.ON Next
• Need further support with your energy bills or debt? Take a look at our thread How we can help with Energy Bills and Debt
• Do you have any vulnerabilities you feel we need to be aware of or require extra support with? reach out to our energy specialists to discuss the Priority Services Register and find out more information here Priority Services Register

How can we manage feelings of stress?:

🗣Connect with other people and extra support! take a look at our thread Let's Open Up: Time to Talk Day 2025 to see what support is available and maybe join in conversations, we're here to listen!
🧠 Understand what is causing stress and take control!
💆‍♀️Enjoy personal time!
🏃 Be more active!
🌬 Breathing exercises!

Here on the forum we want to support each other as a community with any concerns people may have! Why not take a look at some of our threads and maybe join in discussions around how you unwind and take a breather 💜

🌬 Take a breather
📚 Do you have any recommended reads?

I myself understand what it's like to struggle with anxieties and stress, and try to find those moments where I can relax and breathe, such as when i'm reading, painting or just taking a long bath! 💜

If anyone ever needs to talk or requires extra support, please reach out! I would also love to hear what everyone does to help manage stress and enjoy their personal time!

[Tommysgirl]

@HelenaP_EONNext

I went through some dark times within recent years, and I've found that: going for a walk; watching the sea; listening to music; and spending time with family all help, but most importantly, my having a very good friend to talk to and have a good laugh with works best. ' Laughter is the best medicine'. 👍

[retrotecchie]

@Tommysgirl

I second the talking bit. I too am lucky to have a good friend to sound off to when things are a bit stressful. It only takes a cheeky quip or a funny comment to put the world into perspective and allow you to have a chortle at something silly and that can be as good as anything at lifting the spirits. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you just wet your face.

[Connor_EONNext]

@Tommysgirl @retrotecchie Definitely - It makes a huge difference talking to someone about anything that's on your mind. I'm lucky enough that my wife lets me unpack anything I'm stressed about. And even if the other person doesn't respond and just listens, it can be a huge help.

[Tommysgirl]

@retrotecchie @Connor_EONNext

Well said both of you. I completely agree. 👍

@retrotecchie

'Cry and you just wet your face': Excellent 🤣🤣🤣

[meldrewreborn]

@Tommysgirl

Perhaps you remember the conclusions of the Whitehall II study into health in the civil Service. Those in the lower grades suffered worse health than those at the top - stress of top jobs didn’t compare to those at the bottom.

I’ve heard it characterised that stress is most severe in those feeling the greatest lack of control in their lives. It makes complete sense to me. Seeking help must be the first option, no matter how difficult that might seem initially.

[HelenaP_EONNext]

@Tommysgirl @retrotecchie @meldrewreborn Thank you for sharing, I certainly agree taking those moments to go for a walk or do the things we enjoy as well as connecting with others and seeking support when needed is definitely important. It can also contribute to those steps of taking control of our lives. 💜

Having someone close who can make you laugh certainly makes those stressful days a bit easier, sometimes it's just my dog doing something silly that can instantly put a smile on my face! 😊