A well developed support system is an important element in managing stress. When you are under job stress, you may experience doubts about your competence, develop unhealthy or unproductive patterns of thoughts or behaviors, or be fearful of trying new things. Your support system can give you the perspective and encouragement you need to reduce the amount of stress you feel and to make it through the stressful situation as quickly and easily as possible.
From “Stress and Depression”, The Scholle Corp. handbook
