Is stress the new excuse for bad habits?

Stress is part of daily life now — work, studies, expectations, everything adds up. For some, habits like junk food, late nights, or endless scrolling feel like a way to cope. Others believe stress shouldn’t become a reason to fall into unhealthy routines. So the question is… are these habits truly because of stress, or are we using stress as an excuse?

The live Chennai verdict

Nowadays, many people in Chennai feel stressed. Work is hard and travel takes time. So, some people say stress makes them do bad things, but others think it is just an excuse.

As per today's poll results, 56% of participants are saying “No,Chumma excuse”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.

Published 28 April 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.