Stress can harm your body, your relationships, and your performance at work or school. You can learn ways to manage stress so that it does less harm.
Stress can come from the usual things that happen in our lives and from unusual events.
Symptoms of stress can vary for each person. You eat more or less than normal. You drink more alcohol, smoke more, or use drugs more often. You have to go to the bathroom more often or less often than normal. You have aches and pains not caused by exercise.