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Farming and Mental Health

Farming and Mental Health. Why is farming stressful?. Fluctuating market conditions Unpredictable weather Large debt load Long hours Crop yield uncertainty Fear of failure. Increased risk of injury. High tech machinery Machinery breakdown Livestock issues Toxic chemicals.

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Farming and Mental Health

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  1. Farming and Mental Health

  2. Why is farming stressful? • Fluctuating market conditions • Unpredictable weather • Large debt load • Long hours • Crop yield uncertainty • Fear of failure

  3. Increased risk of injury • High tech machinery • Machinery breakdown • Livestock issues • Toxic chemicals

  4. Stomach aches Increased blood pressure Headaches Clenched teeth Rapidly beating heart Weight loss Physical symptoms of stress

  5. Impatience Depression Low self-esteem Emotional Easily frustrated Tearful Withdrawn Moody Emotional symptoms of stress

  6. Behavioral symptoms of stress • Increased smoking and/or drinking • Difficulty adapting to new or changing situations • Difficulty sleeping • Communication problems • Verbal or physical abuse

  7. Stress management • Recognize the difference between stress and stressor

  8. Control stress • Plan ahead • Set daily priorities • Visualize • Plan breaks • Assign tasks • Simplify your life

  9. Other stress reducers • Stay positive! • Spend time with the family • Exercise • Increases heart rate • Weight control • Leads to a more positive outlook • Set personal, family and farming goals

  10. Eat a balanced diet • Helps us to function better • Eat well-balanced, moderate sized meals • Skipping meals leads to a lack of concentration • Eating too much leads to weight gain putting yourself at greater risk for injury

  11. Seek help from others • Healthcare professional • Churches • Technical schools or colleges • Social Services

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