Take our quick Stress test

Question 1

I have found myself getting upset by quite trivial things

Question 2

I have been aware of dryness of my mouth

Question 3

I have experienced breathing difficulties

Question 4

I have tended to overreact to situations

Question 5

I have felt shakey – like my legs are going to give way

Question 6

I have found myself getting upset easily

Question 7

I have found myself getting impatient when I have been delayed in any way

Question 8

I have experienced sweaty palms or perspiration for no physical reasons

Question 9

I have felt scared or nervous for no good reason

Question 10

I have been aware of my heart rate, even when I am not exercising

Question 11

I have been very irritable

Question 12

I have been close to panic

Question 13

I have found it hard to calm down after something has upset me

Question 14

It has been difficult for me to tolerate interruptions to what I was doing

Question 15

I have had a sense of nervous tension – like being on edge all the time

Question 16

I am worried I will panic and make a fool of myself

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When answering the following questions please consider how they have applied to you in the last 2-3 weeks.

The above questions may help identify if you are suffering with stress and to what degree. It is not meant to replace a full assessment by a qualified clinician.

This test was adapted from: Lovibond, P. F, & Lovibond, S. H. (1995). “The structure of negative emotional states: Comparison of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) with the Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories.” Behaviour Research and Therapy, 33, 335-342.

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