Many of us live under high stress and heavy demands in today’s society – we are expected to be high performers at work, be perfect parents, have rich social life, and enjoy meaningful hobbies. Then add to that a worldwide pandemic and all that it entails, and it is no wonder that a large part of the population feels stressed.
However, it is sometimes difficult to decipher the body’s signals. We can have challenges understanding that we are so stressed that it takes physical form. Below are six bodily behaviors that could be a warning sign that you should slow down.
Many people who have been burnt out or otherwise living with high stress for a long time will recognize this. An emotional crisis can affect how hair grows. Hair loss, though, is usually delayed – it is common to lose hair 6-12 weeks after a traumatic event.