Stress from the pandemic has made even basic decision-making difficult-- poll

Stress from the pandemic has made even basic decision-making difficult, poll finds Daily tasks such as choosing what to wear are a struggle, particularly for younger adults, parents and Black and Latino people, according to the American Psychological Association. NBC News

Stress from the pandemic has people struggling to make decisions large and small, with nearly a third of adults questioning even basic day-to-day choices, according to a new report.

The American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, found that 32 percent of adults are so stressed by the pandemic, they sometimes wrestle with daily tasks, such as choosing what to eat or what to wear.

"Our bodies don’t differentiate where the stress is coming from. They just know we’re stressed. So when that level of uncertainty starts to overwhelm our coping mechanisms, even the smallest tasks can start to feel overwhelming," said Vaile Wright, a clinical psychologist and the senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association. ...