Millions of Canadians have been at home for weeks now, practising physical distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Stress, anxiety and uncertainty are all common feelings during times like this — ones that can manifest in your body in strange ways.
If you’ve experienced symptoms like severe eczema flare-ups or irregular menstruation, you’re not alone. Stress can take a massive toll on your body in unpredictable ways. “In the stress field, we talk about stress getting under our skin,” said Kate Harkness, health psychology professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. “Stress can lead to a whole cascade of bodily reactions that can cause symptoms that seem strange.” Technically, said Harkness, the body is