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Here is a self-check for stress in yourself.
Please read the following symptoms at the three levels of our
personality, and give points to yourself as per the intensity of each
symptom, ranging form 1(never) to 5(constantly). Add up all the scores
and see its implication below.
A. Physical
level :
Headache
Increase in heart beat
Allergy
Indigestion
Grinding teeth
Neck ache
Backache
Fatigue / Exhaustion
Sweaty hands & feet
Stomach-ache
Trembling
Tightness in chest
B.
Psychological level :
Difficulty in relaxing
Easily angered
Dejected
Difficulty in concentration
Indecisiveness
Anxiety
Frustration
Hostility
Impatience
Racing thoughts
Insomnia
Emotional imbalance
C. Behavioral
level :
Strained relationships
Difficulty in laughing
Eat more or less than usual
Go quiet
Sexual difficulties
Smoke or drink more than usual
Drive recklessly
Want change
Work becoming a load
Escape responsibilities
Use medications too often
Try to avoid situations
Grand Total ( A + B + C ) — — —
Scoring :
Over 150 - You are
‘burning out’.
Between 110 - 149 - You could be in for trouble.
Between 90 - 109 - Time to take care.
Below 90 - Nothing much to worry.
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