If you feel like this cat looks, you are too stressed!
Take our Stress Test then scroll down to learn ways of de-stressing
Online Stress Test
For this test, you will need a pencil and paper to calculate your score. The point value to each question is listed by the answer you chose. Simply add the points to find your total. The meaning of your total result is listed below the test.
Please answer yes, even if only part of the question applies to you. Take your time, but please be totally honest with your answers.
Yes
No
1.
I do not have time for many interests or hobbies outside of work.
2.
I frequently bring my work home and work on it at night.
3.
I am unable to perform work or tasks as well as I used to. Sometimes, I feel my judgement is clouded or not as good as it used to be.
4.
It seems that there are not enough hours in the working day to do all of the things that I must do.
5.
I frequently feel impatient with the speed that events take place.
6.
Sometimes, I have an extreme reluctance to go to work.
7.
I try to fit more and more tasks into less and less time. This sometimes results in me not allowing time for any unforeseen problems that may come up.
8.
My appetite has changed. Somtimes I desire to go on a binge, especially on sweet, sugary foods, or somtimes I have a loss of appetite.
9.
It seems that there are too many deadlines in my work and/or life that are difficult to meet.
10.
Somtimes, I feel anger and resentment at nothing in particular or a feeling that something is missing, but I don't know what the something is.
11.
My self confidence-self esteem is lower than it used to be.
12.
I frequently have a slight guilty feeling if I relax and do nothing, even if it is for short periods of time
13.
I often think about problems to do with my personal, business, or professional life. These problems often invade my thoughts when I am supposed to be engaged in recreational activities.
14.
Somtimes, I have a feeling of intense fatigue. I also feel this fatigue when I awake after sleep.
15.
I try to get other people to hurry up or get on with it. Others seem to move too slowly.
16.
Somtimes I finish other people's sentences for them.
17.
I may seem to be listening to other people's conversation but I am actually be preoccupied with my own thoughts.
18.
I have a tendency to eat, talk, move, walk and do most everything rather quickly.
19.
I have an increase in aches and pains, especially in the neck, head, chest, lower back, shoulders and jaw. (Women: Menstrual cycles are often missed and erratic.)
20.
I get irritated or angry if the car or traffic in front of me is going too slowly. I am frustrated when waiting in line.
21.
Sometimes, I feel depressed, irritable, tearful, short tempered, all-over tension, unusual clumsiness, memory or concentration is impaired. Somtimes, I have excessive perspiration.
22.
My sex drive is less than it used to be, or I feel sexually unsatisfied.
23.
When I do repetitive tasks, I become impatient.
24.
I grind my teeth, especially if I am stressed or feeling impatient.
25.
I have a greater dependency on alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or drugs (prescription or not).
Stress Test Results
**Please Note:**
This test is NOT intended to give a diagnosis for stress related issues. This test might be helpful in identifying stress symptoms, and to help you in your decision to seek a professional medical evaluation.
"Yes" answer score 1 (one), and "No" answers score 0 (zero) If your score is:
4 points or less: You are not prone to stress and are not likely to suffer from a stress-related illness. You are also not likely to have a stress-related illness.
5 - 13 points: You are prone to stress and are likely to suffer from the negative effects of stress. You may possibly be open to stress-related illnesses. You should consider stress control management and/or counseling.
14 points or more: You are very prone to the negative effects of stress and may be open to stress-related illness. You must not delay in doing something about it. Seek professional stress management counseling and consult your medical doctor.
Acupuncture Therapy:
Acupuncture for Stress Relief
Acupuncture Moxibustion for Stress Relief
Watch a sunset
Go to the beach
Be positive
Sing a song
Pet a dog
Tell a joke
Listen to music
Blow bubbles
Take a nap
Dance a jig
Take a walk
Write a letter
Have a cup of tea
Ask for help
Smile
Take a break
Do it now!
Stretch
Keep a journal
Hum a tune
Practice patience
Get up early
Meditate
Do Tai Chi
Play a drum
Prioritize
Give a hug
Throw a ball
Play with a child
See a movie
Plant a flower
Say "No"
Set Limits
Eat a snack
Read a book
Practice kindness
Light a candle
Laugh out loud
Lie in the sun
Walk in the rain
Run in the park
Talk to a friend
Take a bubble bath
Avoid negative people
Take a deep breath
Ask for what you need
Go to bed on time
Walk a labyrinth
Give a compliment
Clean a closet
Go barefoot
Give a blessing
Watch a sunrise
Say a prayer
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