How Stressed Are You?

Rate each question below with the correct number corresponding to the scale below. Base your answer on what has been true for you during the past 2 weeks. Add up your answers for the seventeen questions and compare them to the score ranges at the bottom of the page. Understand the meaning of your total score by seeing where your total number falls within in the scale below. Basic recommendations are provided based on your score. Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Weissman or your health-care professional, should your score trigger concerns or questions.

0-1 = Strongly Disagree
2-3 = Mildly Disagree
4-5 = Neutral
6-7 = Mildly Agree
8-9 = Strongly Agree

Stress Test

Do you and/or your partner have a short fuse? *

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Do you find it difficult to ask for what you need in your relationship? *

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Do you and/or your partner find it difficult to share what you really feel about one another? *

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Are you tired of changing who you are to meet others' needs? *

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Are you fearful of getting too close? *

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Do you participate in negative self-talk? *

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Do you lack a way to maintain your health? *

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Are you fearful of not following through with a fitness program that works? *

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Has your health deteriorated to a point of frequent fatigue, multiple physical symptoms, chronic dissatisfaction, lack of balance? *

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Do you always compare yourself with other people? *

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Do you have a hard time relaxing? *

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Do you find that nothing makes you happy for long? *

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Do you always compare yourself with other people? *

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Do you find yourself falling short of achieving the success you desire? *

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Do you feel that your life is lacking meaning? *

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If you are human, leave this field blank.

How did you score?

0-35 You manage your stress very well. Although you experience stress at times, it probably passes quickly and doesn’t interfere with your life.

36-70 Your stress level fluctuates from low to moderate. Consider applying cognitive behavioral approaches to managing your stress and listening to a relaxation meditation CD.

71-106 Your stress level is bordering on high. Now is the time to get to the root of what your stressed feelings are all about. Consider consulting with a stress specialist.

106-153 Your stress level is very high. Apply stress relief exercises and consider talking about your stress with a specialist. You will benefit from committing to a consistent stress reduction program.