Stress Self Assessment

Check any that apply:

___ Difficulty sleeping

___ Irritability/easily angered

___ Relationship problems

___ Impatience

___ Increase in alcohol/drug use

___ Changes in eating patterns – loss of appetite or overeating

___ Racing thoughts

___ Distracted/poor concentration

___ Misplacing/losing things

___ Cursing more than usual

___ Slamming doors/drawers

___ Forgetting things more than usual

___ Tearful/crying more than usual

___ Inability to relax

___ Grinding teeth (day or night)

___ Muscle tension, soreness, tightness

___ Nail biting, lip biting, etc.

___ Hair twirling/pulling

___ Daydreaming

___ Making careless mistakes

___ Headaches and other pains

___ Upset stomach, ulcers, IBS

___ Excessive worrying, ruminating

___ Fidgeting – bouncing your feet, tapping your fingers 

Scoring:

Count the number of check marks to determine your stress level.

5 or less – Mild stress – try to take it easy.

6 – 10 – Moderate stress – you need to make some changes and learn stress management.

Over 10 – You may be in the danger zone – it is time to address this now.

NOTE: These signs and symptoms can be related to serious health or mental health problems. If they are persistent, talk to someone, get help.