Anxiety

Anxiety

Feeling anxious is something everyone experiences — but when worry becomes constant, overwhelming or makes everyday tasks feel harder, it can affect your wellbeing. If you work in the automotive industry, long hours, high pressure and fast-paced environments can make these feelings even stronger.

You’re not alone, and support is available. Ben is here to help you understand what you’re feeling and to guide you towards the right help whenever you need it.

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What anxiety feels like

Anxiety often shows up as a sense of tension or unease that doesn’t go away. You may notice changes in your mood, your sleep or your energy levels. You might feel on edge during busy shifts, struggle to switch off after work, or find yourself worrying about problems large and small.

Everyone experiences anxiety differently — and what matters is how it impacts you.

To explore a full list of symptoms and causes, read our detailed anxiety guide →
Anxiety: symptoms, causes, treatment & support

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Why anxiety is common in the automotive industry

Working in automotive often means:

• Fast-paced days in workshops, bodyshops or dealerships

• Tight deadlines and customer expectations

• Shift patterns or long hours

• Safety-critical tasks that require concentration

• Physical fatigue from hands-on work

• Pressure to meet targets or performance goals

These factors can gradually build up and make it harder to cope. That doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’re human.

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How we can support you

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Ben offers confidential support for anyone working in the automotive industry.

We can help with:

• One-to-one emotional support

• Online self-help tools

• Practical advice for work or home

• Help with sleep, stress or fatigue

• Support with money worries

• Guidance for managing work-related pressure

“Talking to Ben gave me a space to breathe and figure out what I needed. It made a huge difference.”
— Read Clare’s story

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Simple ways to manage anxiety day-to-day

Here are a few techniques that can help you stay grounded:

• Take slow, steady breaths to calm your body

• Break overwhelming tasks into small steps

• Try to keep a regular sleep routine

• Talk to someone you trust

• Build small moments of rest into your day

• Get outside, even briefly, to reset

• Limit caffeine before late shifts

If anxiety is starting to affect your work or home life, early support can make things much easier.

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When to reach out

Consider getting help if:

• You’re finding work harder to manage

• Worry is affecting your sleep

• You’re feeling overwhelmed most days

• You’re avoiding tasks or situations

• You’re struggling to cope on your own

You deserve support — and we’re here to offer it, confidentially and without judgement.