Stress can take a physical toll on your body
Courtney Parrott
Special to the Bulletin
Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been observed in April to shed light on the increase of chronic stress and to provide resources to lessen the effects of stress on our health.
Stress normally occurs in our lives, such as giving a presentation in front of people, planning a wedding, or dealing with the stressors brought on by illness or COVID-19. These stressors have an affect on us, but we can work through them and learn some resiliency skills. Though, when there is constant stress affecting our lives, this can lead to chronic stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 has impacted both young and old, as many face challenges, losses, illness, and mental health challenges.