Stressors
(possible triggers for 'depression')
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These possible stressors occur throughout our
lives. They do not necessarily ‘have to happen’, though they are commonly seen as precipitants to a ‘depressive episode’. They may also be seen as contributing factors in conditions such as
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder (manic or depressive
phases); in some cases, individuals have experienced psychotic symptoms, though
these are more often than not associated with an underlying condition or illness and are merely the 'extreme'
end of the spectrum.

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·
Death of
someone close
· Marriage
· Divorce/Separation
· Marital
or relationship disturbance
· Change
of clubs
· Contract
negotiations & disagreements
· Trouble
with the law or law violation
· Excessive
media coverage of inappropriate or aberrant behaviour
· Sponsorship
commitments & requirements
· Club
commitments
· Moving
overseas
· Victim
of crime
· Jail
or detention
· Fronting
the Judiciary
·
Major
illness and/or accident
·
Career
threatening injury
· Surgery
· Extended
time on sideline (due to suspension/injury)
· Pregnancy/termination/miscarriage
·
Retirement
· Illness
of someone close
· Change
of occupation
· Being
dropped, ‘cut’ or demoted from a level eg. 1st grade to a
lower level eg. reserve grade
· Being
replaced in your position (be it at a representative or club
level)
· Child
leaving home
· Sporting
achievement or 'non acheivement'
· House
renovation
· Quitting
smoking
· Quitting
alcohol
· Quitting
drug
use
· Moving
house
· Change
in school
· Debt
(more than your capacity to manage)
· Beginning/leaving
educational facility
· Fall
out with friend
· Travel
· Debt
(general, daily, medium debt)
· Dieting
or weight gain requirements by coaching/conditioning staff
· Change
in sleep pattern
· Falling
in love
·
Relationship breakup
· Job
interview
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The Brain & negative
emotions (effects of stressors on the Brain & Body)
Some of these may never occur, though certainly there are
those that are inevitable; some may occur at various ages and stages of your life. Nevertheless, they are
stressors that many people will experience and some are specific to the Rugby League arena.
Should you have concerns regarding any issue
relating to your 'mental or physical
well-being', 'Kick
off' strongly recommend you seek professional assistance. This
may entail contacting your GP or similar clinician (Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Counsellor etc.). You may
also contact the appropriate agency or service that might assist you. Irrespective of your
choice, ensure you see someone who might help.

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