How stressed are you?

This quiz is just to give you an idea about how your physical or mental symptoms, together with their severity, may be indicators of stress. When you have completed the quiz, click the 'submit' button at the end of the form. Your answers will be compiled and calculated, and a 'stress level' (1 of a possible 4) will come back. Your responses and results are for your own information only, and will not be stored.

Stress symptom scale devised by Allen Elkin, PhD, Founder, Stress Management and Counselling Center, New York City. The results offered give your level of stress as a comparison to the results of the many others who have completed Dr Elkin's form.

*Please be aware that many of the symptoms and behaviours listed on the questionnaire can be the result of factors other than stress. Many physical conditions and disorders can also be the same as those seen under conditions of stress. If any of your symptoms persist, and/or are worrying, be sure to speak with a medical professional*

Once your stress level has been given, you will be directed to advice and help on combatting stress.

Taking the last two weeks, rate each of the below.

1. Fatigue or tiredness

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

2. Pounding heart

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

3. Rapid pulse

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

4. Increased perspiration

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

5. Rapid breathing

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

6. Aching neck or shoulders

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

7. Low back pain

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

8. Gritting teeth or clenching jaw

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

9. Hives or skin rash

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

10. Headaches

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

11. Cold hands or feet

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

12. Tightness in chest

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

13. Nausea

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

14. Diarrhoea or constipation

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

15. Stomach discomfort

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

16. Nail biting

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

17. Twitches or tics

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

18. Difficulty swallowing or dry mouth

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

19. Colds or flu

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

20. Lack of energy

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

21. Overeating or lack of appetite

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

21. Feeling helpless or hopeless

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

22. Excessive drinking

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

23. Excessive smoking

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

24. Excessive spending

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

25. Excessive drug or medication use

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

26. Feeling upset

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

27. Feeling nervous or anxious

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

28. Increased irritability

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

29. Worrisome thoughts

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

30. Impatience

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

31. Feelings of depression

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

32. Loss of libido

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

33. Feeling angry

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

34. Sleep difficulties

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

35. Forgetfulness

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

36. Racing or intrusive thoughts

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

37. Feeling restless

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

38. Difficulty concentrating

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

39. Periods of crying

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

40. Frequent absences from work

Never Sometimes Often Very Often

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