As state governors and Air Force base commanders implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home directives add new life stresses.
Not everyone experiences stress the same way. Some worry about the health of their family in addition to their own health. Others are concerned about loss of jobs or being separated from close family members.
Signs of stress show in different ways, including changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty with concentration, and increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.