Are you under stress?
Stress is a constant in our lives—such a constant that we actually don’t realize we are under stress—we think it’s “just part of life.” To gauge the amount of stress you are experiencing, fill out the following questionnaire. 
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1. I am exposed to various types of pollutions and toxins (air and water pollutions, chemicals, etc.). Yes      No

2. I often have minor infections. Yes  No

3. I don’t get much sleep. Yes   No    

4. I have a poor diet (high in fats, sugars, and processed foods; low in fruits, vegetables, and fiber). Yes      No

5. I don’t drink eight glasses of water per day. Yes     No

6. I am quite often anxious (about school, work, family, relationships). Yes     No

 

Physical signs

For each statement, click on how often you experience the following statements.

7. I feel tense or nervous.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

8. Muscles in my neck, shoulders, or other parts of my body feel stiff or tense. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

9. I grind or clench my teeth. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

10. I have sleep problems. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

11. I feel restless and agitated. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

12. I find myself clenching my fists.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

13. I perspire more than I used to.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

14. I have tension headaches.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

15. I get an upset stomach from situations.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

16. I feel low energy and tiredness. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

17.  I feel tense and keyed up. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

18. I have PMS. Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

19. I am hungry.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

20. I have allergies.  Never      Sometimes     Often    Always

Scoring

If you have a chronic illness, add another 20 points. Use the following chart to determine your level of stress.  

Total score

Degree of stress

0-3

Minimal or no stress

4-15

Mild stress

16-30

Moderate or Acute stress

31-42

Chronic stress Level I

43-54

Chronic stress Level II