STRESS QUIZ

Stress is difficult to understand. It affects our bodies and the way we think and behave. Sometimes we are not aware that we are under stress.

A little bit of stress can help us to deal with challenges and motivate us. Too much stress can damage our health and relationships.

We all experience stress and we all react differently to it.

Why not have a go at this quiz to see how you are responding to stress in your life?


Read the following 12 statements and think about how true they are for you. Tick the correct box which applies to you.



Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

I drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes
or take drugs to help cope with stress


I laugh and smile less and feel
less happy than I used to


I don't have enough time for my friends, relaxing or my hobbies


I feel like shouting, crying or not talking to anyone


I feel anxious, unhappy and disappointed


I keep everything bottled up
inside me and I feel wound up because of it


I spend a lot of time thinking
about or complaining about the past


When things stress me out,
I find it hard to 'let go' of them


When I feel stressed, I eat too much or too little


It feels like things in my life are out of control


I have problems falling asleep, wake up early worrying or feel tired and un-rested when I
 wake up


I rely on other people to make things happen for me and sort things out

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never


Make a note of the number of ticks you have in each
of the four categories, then click on the link below.

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Image: Click on this link to find out if you have a problem with stress

 
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