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Simple Stress and Tension Test
How do you react to stress?
Often
A few
times a
week
Rarely
1. I feel tense, anxious, or have nervous indigestion
2
1
0
2. People at work/home arouse my tension.
2
1
0
3. I eat, drink, or smoke in response to tension.
2
1
0
4. I have tension or migraine headaches, pain in the neck or shoulders, or insomnia
2
1
0
5. I can't turn off my thoughts at night or on weekends long enough to feel relaxed and refreshed the next day
2
1
0
6. I find it difficult to concentrate on what I'm doing because of worrying about other things.
2
1
0
7. I take tranquilizers (or other drugs) to relax.
2
1
0
8. I have a difficult time finding enough time to relax.
-
1
0
9. Once I find the time, it's hard for me to relax.
-
yes (1)
no (0)
10. My workday is make up of too many deadlines.
-
yes (1)
no (0)


Total score:________

A score of 12 or higher indicates a high tension level and difficulty coping with the stress in your life.

Source: John W Farquahar, M.D., The American Way of life Need Not Be Hazardous to Your Health. 1978


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