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Page 1 of 1 Personal Organization & Stress Management Stress Test Read each statement and think about how well it fits the way you feel. Then decide which of the following most closely describes how often it happens to you: ONCE ONCE A WEEK A MONTH RARELY 1. I have trouble sleeping. 2. I feel irritable without an obvious reason. 3. I feel like crying. 4. I'm aware of being afraid of illness or disease. 5. I'm forgetful. 6. It's difficult for me to show my feelings. 7. I don't have the energy to do things I once enjoyed. 8. I have trouble making up my mind. 9. I feel isolated and don't have anyone to turn to. 10. My heart feels like it's beating too fast. 11. I'm very uncomfortable in open (or closed) spaces. 12. I feel pressured to rush on to another task before I have completed one job properly. 13. I have stomach pains and/or nausea. 14. I have to hold back my anger. 15. It's not easy for me to relax or laugh. 16. I feel restless. Scoring the Stress Test: Score 2 points for each time you checked “Once a Week.” Score 1 point for each time you checked “Once a Month.” Score 0 points for each time you checked “Rarely.” Add up the total. If your score adds up to 15 or more, you may be experiencing significant emotional reactions to stress. The signs are a warning that it might be advisable to seek advice as well as taking stress-reducing measures. Total Points: Source: St. Louis County Child Mental Health Services

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Personal Organization & Stress Management

Stress Test Read each statement and think about how well it fits the way you feel. Then decide which of the following most closely describes how often it happens to you:

ONCE ONCE A WEEK A MONTH RARELY

1. I have trouble sleeping.

2. I feel irritable without an obvious reason.

3. I feel like crying.

4. I'm aware of being afraid of illness or disease.

5. I'm forgetful.

6. It's difficult for me to show my feelings.

7. I don't have the energy to do things I once enjoyed.

8. I have trouble making up my mind.

9. I feel isolated and don't have anyone to turn to.

10. My heart feels like it's beating too fast.

11. I'm very uncomfortable in open (or closed) spaces.

12. I feel pressured to rush on to another task before Ihave completed one job properly.

13. I have stomach pains and/or nausea.

14. I have to hold back my anger.

15. It's not easy for me to relax or laugh.

16. I feel restless.

Scoring the Stress Test:

Score 2 points for each time you checked “Once a Week.” Score 1 point for each time you checked “Once a Month.” Score 0 points for each time you checked “Rarely.” Add up the total.

If your score adds up to 15 or more, you may be experiencing significant emotional reactions to stress. The signs are a warning that it might be advisable to seek advice as well as taking stress-reducing measures.

Total Points:

Source: St. Louis County Child Mental Health Services

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