Stress is a natural response to new, challenging, or threatening situations. Experiencing stress is part of being alive, but it can become overwhelming, causing daily dysfunction and even leading to serious health complications.
Stress itself is not a problem, but it becomes a problem when it’s left to run rampant and starts holding you back from experiencing your full potential.
Stress affects every part of the body, and this is why it’s felt physically and mentally. Read more in Psych Central.