How to cope with money stress

If money worries are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Counsellors Joel Zimmerman and Long Zhou talk about how financial stress shows up emotionally, physically, and in our relationships—think irritability, isolation, avoidance, and that “I can’t keep up” feeling. They dig into why money triggers a survival response, and share practical shifts that can help better cope. "Living Fully" is not a substitute or alternative for professional care or treatment. Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta provide effective counselling for anyone in Alberta with no wait list and no financial barriers.For help across Canada and the United States, call 211. If you are outside Canada and the U.S., seek help from your general medical practitioner.