Managing Stress: Quiz

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Stress Quiz

This quick quiz can help you evaluate how stressed out you are. Simply answer the questions below to the best of your ability and click the "Calculate Report" button below to tally your answers. You can scroll down to read your report.

1.	During the past month, how have you been feeling in general? In excellent spirits In very good spirits In good spirits mostly I've been up and down a lot In low spirits mostly In very low spirits
2.	During the past month, has nervousness or your nerves bothered you? Extremely so, to the point where I could not work or take care of things Very much so Quite a bit Some, enough to bother me A little Not at all
3.	During the past month, have you been in firm control of your behavior, thoughts, emotions, or feelings? Yes, definitely Yes, for the most part Generally Not too well No, and I am somewhat disturbed by that No, and I am very disturbed by that
4.	During the past month, have you felt so sad, discouraged, or hopeless, or have you had so many problems that you wonder if anything is worthwhile? Extremely so, to the point that I have just about given up Very much Quite a bit Some, enough to bother me A little Not at all
5.	During the past month, have you been feeling that you are under any strain, stress, or pressure? Yes, almost more than I can bear Yes, quite a bit of pressure Yes, some, more than usual Yes, some, but the same amount as usual Yes, a little Not at all
6.	During the past month, how happy, satisfied, or pleased have you been with your personal life? Extremely happy Very happy Fairly happy Satisfied and pleased Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
7.	During the past month, have you been wondering if you are losing your mind or memory or losing control over the way you act, talk, think, or feel? Not at all Only a little Some, but not enough to be concerned Some, and I've been a little concerned Some, and I'm quite concerned Yes, a lot, and I'm very concerned
8.	During the past month, have you been anxious, worried, or upset? Extremely, to the point of being sick or almost sick Very much Quite a bit Some, enough to bother me A little Not at all
9.	During the past month, when you woke up, did you feel refreshed and rested? Yes, every day Yes, most every day Fairly often Less than half the time Rarely No, never
10.	During the past month, have you been bothered by any illness, physical disorder, pain, or fears about your health? Yes, all the time Yes, most of the time More than half the time Sometimes Once in a while No, never
11.	During the past month, has your daily life been full of things that were interesting to you? Yes, always Yes, most of the time More than half the time Sometimes Once in a while No, never
12.	During the past month, have you been feeling downhearted and blue? Yes, all the time Yes, most of the time More than half the time Sometimes Once in a while No, never
13.	During the past month, have you been feeling emotionally stable and sure of yourself? Yes, always Yes, most of the time More than half the time Sometimes Once in a while No, never
14.	During the past month, have you been feeling tired, worn out, used up, or exhausted? Yes, always Yes, most of the time More than half the time Sometimes Once in a while No, never
15.	On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 being not concerned or worried and 10 being extremely concerned or worried), how concerned or worried have you been about your health during the past month?
16.	On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 being very relaxed and 10 being the extremely tense), how relaxed or tense have you been during the past month?
17.	On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 feeling no energy or pep and 10 feeling extremely energetic or peppy), how much energy, pep, and vitality have you felt during the past month?
18.	On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 being very depressed and 10 being very cheerful), how depressed or cheerful have you been during the past month?

Make sure you have answered all the questions. Then click on the button below to tally your responses. Your personal report will appear below.

Your Report

This report indicates how well you have been coping with life's stressors. Compare your scores to the recommended scores in each area.

Stress Indicator Scores

Stress Indicator	Your Score	Recommended Score
Freedom from health concern or worry		10 - 15
Energy level		15 - 20
Satisfying and interesting life		7 - 10
Cheerful vs. depressed mood		18 - 25
Relaxed vs. tense or anxious		18 - 25
Emotional control and stability		10 -15
Total Stress Score

Your Total Stress Score

Your total stress score is the sum of your six stress indicator scores. This score indicates how well you have been coping with life in the last month. A score of 81 or higher indicates you are coping well. Scores of 70 or below signify that you are over-stressed. Very low scores (55 or lower) indicate a high stress load (distress) and a need to make changes to decrease your stress load and improve your health. People with very low scores may benefit from consulting with a friend, pastor, counselor, therapist, or doctor about managing stress.

Compare your score to the scores of 6,900 American adults (randomly selected from throughout the United States) who completed this stress evaluation. Then, read through the pages linked below to find out how you can better manage stress to improve your life and protect your health!

Sample Scores from 6,900 People
Rating	Scores	Percent of People
Positive well-being	81-110	55%
Low positive	71-80	19%
Stress zone	56-70	16%
Distress zone	41-55	7%
Significant distress	26-40	2%
Severe distress	0-25	<1%

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Disclaimer: this product has been created for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care. Since health varies from person to person, not all recommendations and guidelines cited in this product will be appropriate for every individual. If you have a particular health concern, contact your doctor. Always follow your doctor's recommendations regarding your specific medical needs.

Your Report

Stress Indicator Scores

Your Total Stress Score

Sample Scores from 6,900 People