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STRESS TEST Thomas Yarnell, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist |
In this fast paced, constantly changing world, stress is an ever increasing problem. Undue stress wears down our immune system and leaves us susceptible to all types of physical and emotional ailments. The following list contains symptoms generally related to stress. You can print this page or just keep track of your score as you rate each symptom according to the following rating scale: Use your judgment as to the degree and frequency because it is your perception that determines how severly the stress effects you. HOW SERIOUS AND HOW OFTEN POINTS Not A Problem 0 Mild And Occasional 1 Mild And Often 2 Severe But Occasional 4 Severe And Often 5 STRESS SYMPTOMS Unusual heart beat (fast, pounding, irregular, etc.) Unusual breathing (fast, shallow) Restless feeling (feels like you have to move) Feels warm or hot when it isn't Sweat more than normal Dry mouth Muscles feel tight or tense Nervous stomach (gas, diarrhea, constipation) Heartburn Urinate more than normal for you Tired more than should be Headaches Panic attacks Often have colds Often get the flu Loss of appetite Increase in appetite Nausea Insomnia Memory loss Feel self-conscious Depressed Crying spells Sexual problems (any kind) Irritable Fearful Anxiety Anger Unhappy when there is no apparent reason Shy Too serious Dissatisfied with where you are in your life SCORING Add your score. The higher your score, the more you are responding negatively to the presence of stress in your life. 20 points or more indicates that you need to do something to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Relaxation techniques as well as other stress management techniques are relatively easy to learn. |
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