April is Stress Awareness Month and its aim is to raise awareness of the impact of stress.

When we think of the word stress, it can trigger a lot of negative feelings. These can be physical, such as an increased heart rate, stomach turning into knots, sweaty palms, fast breathing and they can also be mental and emotional, such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, racing thoughts, lack of enjoyment in things. These behavioural responses are very taxing and not a pleasant experience. Therefore, it begs the question whether stress is our friend or foe?

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