Complete our stress test. Please answer these questions Yes or No. Write down your score then select results for your stress management rating
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Physical
1. I regularly have heart palpitations Yes No
2. I am often breathless Yes No
3. I suffer from general aches and pains with no apparent cause Yes No
4. I have consistent backaches Yes No
5. I often get colds or other minor infections Yes No
6. I often feel as if things are going out of focus and I might faint Yes No
Behavioural
7. I regularly grind my teeth Yes No
8. I either eat a lot for comfort or lose my appetite for no apparent reason Yes No
9. My efficiency at work or in projects is not at its peak Yes No
10. My time management is weak to non-existent Yes No
11. I am tending to become more with drawn and less outgoing Yes No
12. I feel too busy to take time for relaxation Yes No
13. I am becoming more irritable, especially with other people over minor issues Yes No
14. I am becoming more aggressive Yes No
Psychological
15. I would describe myself as generally melancholic or depressed Yes No
16. With others I often feel embarrassed, ashamed and 'less than them' Yes No
17. I feel generally weak and helpless Yes No
18. I feel that I am controlled by others more than I should Yes No
19. I have regular mood swings, often sudden and violent Yes No
20. I have nightmares that wake me from sleep Yes No
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