How do you cope with work related stress

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So I do work in a very stressful job. It's extremely busy, there is a lot of pressure and I manage a lot of risk. I have done this job for 13 years and don't think I'm any more stressed than usual but I've got to the point where I just feel like I can't continue to live like this. In a night I'm extremely tired, can't switch off, can't focus on anything other than work. In a weekend it takes me most of the weekend to relax as I'm constantly thinking or worrying about work. I probably stop thinking about it at some point on Sunday but then before I know it it's Monday again. I just feel sooo tired and like I can't continue to live like this. When I'm off work I feel completely different so it is definitley work that is making me feel like this. I don't suffer mental health problems in general and I've only had about 6 days off sick in the whole time I've worked there.
Does anyone have any tips for managing this level of stress? I'm starting to think that it's just not worth it and I need to leave 😭

what are the problems that are causing it to be stressful. is there too much work to do and you're understaffed, hours too long, lack of breaks, lack of resources to do the work properly, feel you're being pushed too far out of your comfort zone..etc?

I have Botox to hide the wrinkles that my job has caused 😂

Following for tips, as I tend to have a meltdown every few weeks. I can cope for a while but then I’ll randomly burst into tears and just feel so overwhelmed with it all.

@Glassio probably most of these things. I manage to many people, the staff are over worked and also stressed, the job is notorious for being stressful and understaffed, yes we lack resources and also I manage a hell of a lot of risk. I think at times I am comfortable with managing the risks when the other things are manageable but when they are not I worry that I'm not managing the risk effectively.

I was like you until I suffered a stress induced illness, is there a colleague/manager you can debrief with before leaving on a Friday. Take self-care seriously find out what works for you, meditation, journaling etc practice until you find out what suits you.
Does your workplace offer any form of counselling?

Are you public sector OP?
I’m in similar boat, not managing a lot of staff but I carry a lot of risk.
We are all at breaking point as demand is ever increasing.
I find exercise helps me decompress ( running and yoga) as does wine.
I do struggle though especially as peri meno as well.

@Emmerdaledramaqueen I do de brief a lot with my fellow managers and it helps a little bit but we are all in the same boat and it's just constant so it doesn't help enough to bring me to a calm for the weekend.
As a manager we are expected to just be able to manage it. I also don't feel like I can talk to my manager.
Yes my organisation does offer counselling. I'm but sure what the criteria but I might look into this. Thank you
I think how I feel is probably linked to more deep rooted issues too thinking about it. I do have deep rooted issues linked to fears of rejection, being disliked, disapproval etc these are things that I probably should work through with a counsellor. Yes @OverByYer it is the public sector.

We have counselling too. But I know the only thing that would help is a change of role. Except in my org if I ask for a change of role I could be sent anywhere ( departmentally or geographically) which in itself could be more stressful