Stress Symptom Check List

How many of these symptoms have you experienced during the last month? Tick all your symptoms from the list below: 

• Headaches

• Backache

• Tight or tense muscles

• Neck & shoulder pain

• Muscle cramps or spasms

• Other pain

• Nausea

• Poor sleep (insomnia)

• Fatigue, lack of energy

• Cold hands &/or feet

• Tightness or pressure in the head

• High blood pressure

• Diarrhoea &/or constipation

• Digestive upsets (cramps, bloating)

• Stomach pains or ulcer

• Skin conditions (e.g. rash)

• Allergies

• Colds (more frequent than usual)

• Excess sweating

• Palpitations, even at rest

• Appetite change / weight change

• Increase use of food &/or alcohol &/or cigarettes &/or recreational & prescribed drugs

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Confusion

• Irrational fears 

• Compulsive behaviour

• Forgetfulness

• Feeling ‘overwhelmed’ / ‘overloaded’

• Feeling you ‘can’t slow down’

• Mood swings

• Loneliness

• Problems with relationships

• Unhappy with work

• More irritable than usual

• Restlessness

• Frequently feeling bored

• Frequently worrying

•  Frequent feelings of guilt

• Temper flare ups/anger

• Crying, sometimes for no reason

• Nightmares

• Feeling apathetic

• Sexual problems &/or loss of libido

  
Evaluate your stress level: 

Total Ticked:
0 - 7 = low  

Well done, it looks like you are looking after your health but don't get too complacent.

8 - 14 = moderate  

This is borderline and you may need to make some lifestyle changes to improve your well-being.

15 – 21 = high  

You are showing many signs that your body is experiencing stress. You need to take action now to reduce your stress. 

22 + = very high

You have been stressed for some time and ignoring the warning signs. You should seek some professional help to reduce your stress.

Stress Symptom Check List provided by solutions4stress. For more information, visit www.solutions4stress.co.uk