By Miss Velile Ndebele
It doesn’t matter who you are, stress inevitably affects most people. Figures suggest that in 2018, 74% of UK adults experienced stress and as a result of it, felt overwhelmed or unable to cope with situations. In addition, 28% were reported as saying they experienced long-term stress. Although it is a completely natural bodily response and actually helpful in our day-to-day lives, prolonged periods of stress can adversely affect your mental and physical wellbeing. In addition to the most common symptoms of stress – headaches, bodily aches and pains, fatigue and poor quality of sleep – there are a number of other lesser known symptoms which may indicate that your body is over-stressed.