How much caffeine is too much?
I drink about 5-6 cups of coffee a day. My partner says this is too much. Is it?
How do I cope with rotating shift patterns? I cannot sleep properly.
My factory does 6am-2pm one week, 2pm-10pm the next, then 10pm-6am. I am exhausted and cannot sleep.
Why does my back hurt when I sit all day?
I work at a desk and by 3pm my lower back is killing me. I am only 29.
Can cleaning chemicals at work damage my skin and lungs?
We use strong bleach and industrial cleaners to sanitise equipment. I get headaches and my hands burn even through glove...
What is the best exercise for someone who hates the gym?
I know I need to exercise but I absolutely hate gyms. What are good alternatives?
My hands are cracked and bleeding from constant washing and glove use at work.
I work in food processing and have to wash my hands 30+ times a day and wear latex gloves. My skin is raw and cracking.
What are the signs of burnout vs just being tired?
I sleep 8 hours but wake up exhausted. I used to love my job but now I dread it. Is this burnout?
I have constant wrist pain from packing on the production line. What is RSI?
I pack fish fillets into trays for 8 hours straight. My wrists and forearms ache constantly. Could this be RSI?
How do I stop overthinking everything?
I spend hours replaying conversations in my head and worrying about things that have not happened. It is exhausting.
My fingers turn white and numb in the cold room. Is this serious?
When I work in the freezer section, my fingers go completely white and I lose feeling. My supervisor says it is normal.
Is therapy worth it if I do not have a diagnosable condition?
I am generally okay but feel stuck in life and my motivation is low. Is therapy only for people with serious mental heal...
Can working in a cold room (0-4°C) all day damage my health?
I work in a fish processing cold room at 2°C for 8-10 hours. My fingers go numb and I get headaches.
How do I know if I have ADHD as an adult?
I have always struggled with focus, forget things constantly, start tasks but never finish them, and my mind races. Coul...
Is it normal to have back pain at 25 from factory work?
I am 25 and already have chronic lower back pain from 3 years of factory work. Is this normal?
What does a panic attack actually feel like?
I think I had a panic attack at work yesterday but I am not sure. My chest got tight, I could not breathe, and I thought...
How do I prevent back pain from lifting heavy trays all day?
I work in a food processing factory lifting 15-20kg trays for 10 hours. My lower back is in constant pain.
How much sleep do adults actually need?
I function fine on 5-6 hours of sleep. My friend says I need 8 hours minimum. Who is right?
How do I support a partner going through depression?
My partner has been diagnosed with depression. I want to help but I do not know what to say or do. I feel helpless.
I keep getting recurring ear infections. What could be causing this?
I have had 4 ear infections this year. My GP keeps giving me antibiotics but they keep coming back.
How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement?
My mother is 65 and scheduled for a total knee replacement next month. What should we expect for recovery time?