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Learn how to manage stress during a career change and transition to civilian life. Identify stress indicators and implement coping techniques to navigate this challenging period successfully.
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EFFECTS OF A CAREER CHANGEElement 1pg. 116 January 2019
Effects of a Career Change As you transition to civilian life, you should identify your own indications of stress and implement coping techniques that work best for you. Career change can be stressful. Separating from the military can seem like losing a part of your identity.
Stress Indicators • Constant fatigue/headache • Trouble sleeping or sleeping to much • Weak immune system • Desire to be alone • Irritable/ angry • Hopeless • Afraid/nervous about the future, how to be successful as a civilian
Resources • Chaplain • Behavioral Health Clinic (Mental Clinic) • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) • Education Office • Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) • Base Clinics • Military OneSource (www.militaryonesource.com, or the toll-free number: 1-800-342-9647.