Nearly one in five people have lost sleep over the cost of living crisis in recent months, a shock survey has found.
And a quarter said managing their finances is the leading cause of stress at the moment, according to a poll commissioned by Shawbrook Bank.
It comes as the UK Government was accused of ignoring the cost of living crisis at yesterday's Queen Speech.
Tory ministers have had little to say when it comes to protecting people from soaring inflation and have been criticised for their lacklustre response to soaring fuel bills.
Inflation could soon hit 10 per cent while energy providers have warned prices could soon rise again.
Sally Conway, head of consumer communications at Shawbrook Bank, said: "If you’re experiencing stress as a result of financial difficulties it’s more important than ever to fully understand your situation.
“Creating a budget can help you to get a better control of your finances. Review your incomings and outgoings with a fine tooth comb and don’t forget to factor in allowances for paying off debts or savings."
Shona Robison, social justice secretary, said bold action was needed to help members of the public.
"The cost of living crisis is impacting every household in the UK and there are families struggling right now but yet again, there is no help for them," she said.
"We have repeatedly urged the UK Government to match our level of ambition and take urgent action to address the cost of living crisis and spiralling energy costs.
"Unfortunately the Queen’s Speech was a missed opportunity, with a lack of details and clear commitments to provide adequate support to households facing hardship right now.
"The UK Government holds most of the powers required to tackle fuel price rises – both in the immediate and longer term – and the planned Energy Bill is long overdue.
"There has been little engagement with the Scottish Government on this legislation so we need more details of how it will help tackle the energy crisis.
“Meanwhile the Scottish Government will continue to do everything within our powers and fixed budgets to ensure our people, communities and businesses are supported as far as possible."
Alister Jack, the Scottish secretary, claimed last night: "This is a Queen’s Speech which delivers for Scotland and the whole of the UK."
He added: "Measures in the Queen’s Speech will help us grow our economy, so we can continue to recover from the pandemic, tackle the rising cost of living and level up across the country."
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