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Test Yourself For Stress Symptoms and Adrenal Fatigue
You may ask “How much stress do you have?” Do I have "stress symptoms"?Most people understate their stress level. We may not even know that we are stressed. We often don't make the connection between what ails us and stress. This is why stress is often called the "silent killer".
Here is a list of common stress related symptoms.* For each issue or complaint, rate yourself. Give yourself a “0” if the item doesn’t pertain to you. Give yourself a “1” if the item occurs occasionally or is a slight problem in your life.Give yourself a “2” if the item occurs frequently or is a definite problem in your life.Give yourself a “3” if the item occurs constantly or is a serious problem in your life. - Frequent headaches
- Neck aches, chronic back pain
- Light headedness, faintness
- Frequent blushing, sweating
- Cold, sweaty hands or feet
- Dry mouth, problems swallowing
- Frequent colds and other infections
- Addictive behaviors sucha as smoking, alcohol
- Impulsive behaviors—shopping, gambling
- Weight gain and emotional eating
- Light headedness, faintness or dizziness
- Rashes, itches and hives
- Frequent allergies
- Nervous habits such as foot tapping, and fidgeting
- Over reacting to situations
- Frequent auto accidents or other injuries
- Decreased efficiency or productivity at work
- Light headedness, faintness or dizziness
- Heartburn, stomach cramping or nausea
- Belching or flatulence (passing gas)
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Having to urinate frequently
- Frequent sighing or difficulty breathing
- Chest pain and/or palpitations
- Panic attacks
- Jaw (TMJ) pain, gritting or grinding your teeth
- Insomnia
- Difficulty concentrating, thoughts racing
- Difficulty learning new information, skills and tasks
- Forgetting things frequently, or often being confused
- Having a hard time making decisions
- Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
- Crying frequently without resolution of the problem
- Having suicidal thoughts
- Feelings of loneliness and low self esteem
- Being irritable or on edge
- Being worried or anxious
- Getting angry or frustrated
- Feeling that others are hostile or judgmental
- Lack of sexual desire
- Problems with sexual performance
- Difficulty communicating and not feeling understood
- Feeling tired and fatigued
- Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
- Feeling depressed or down
- Feeling emotional or having mood swings
If you scored 0-10 you have a low level of stress.
If you scored 11-30 you have a moderate level of stress.
If you scored 31 or above you are experiencing severe stress.
*While stress can be the cause of or contribute to any or all of the foregoing complaints, some of the above can also be due to serious medical conditions. It is always advisable to rule out serious illness by seeing a medical doctor.
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