How To Tell You're Stressed (And What To Do About It)

Untreated stress can cause physical illness, or worse.

We’ve all experienced stress at some point in our lives, but new stats reveal three quarters of Brits have got to the point where they feel overwhelmed by it.

While anyone can be susceptible, the latest statistics from YouGov and the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) suggest women may be more likely to experience it, with four in five (81%) women saying they’ve felt stressed compared to two thirds (67%) of men.

In light of the findings, we spoke to health experts to find out when to tell you’re stressed and what to do about it.

[Read more: ‘I stepped into the office and felt like my chest was being ripped open’: Three in four Brits overwhelmed by stress]

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