We have a special guest on the show this week Matt James (Matt Builds) we talk about the dynamics in our farming practices.

Saskatchewan farm stress line at 1-800-677-4442 or vist there website at ⁠⁠Farm Stress Line | Programs and Services | Government of Saskatchewan⁠⁠⁠Calls to the Farm Stress Line are answered by Mobile Crisis Services, a non-profit, community based agency providing crisis intervention services in Saskatchewan since 1974.

Whether it is information, conflict or crisis, the first step is communication. Call before the problem becomes a crisis. The Farm Stress Line can help if you are managing farm difficulties by providing support for farmers and ranchers.

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The stress line is a free service that is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Some symptoms of stress can include:

Stomach distress Unexplained headaches Back pain/and or generalized aches and pains Muscle tension Chest Pain Chronic fatigue Insomnia or disrupted sleep Change in appetite Irritability or anger out of proportion to the situation Forgetfulness Trouble making decisions Inability to relax and/or concentrate Relationship problems, hard on self, family or others Depression/withdrawal Over reliance on over-the-counter medication Substance abuse Thoughts of and/or attempts at suicide