Are You Stressed Out?

Here are some signs that you may be stressed out. This is not, in any way, medical advice, Instead, it’s a guide to help you cope with stress. You’ll feel better once you’re able to do so. Give yourself one point for each symptom you’re feeling. Then add everything up at the end. Check out the results and recommendations after.

Can you relate to the following symptoms below? Identify the symptoms you can relate to and give yourself 1 point for each.

•    Agitation and anxiety
•    Forgetfulness
•    Carelessness
•    Lack of concentration
•    Trouble sleeping
•    School problems
•    Behavior problems
•    Negative attitude
•    Irritability
•    Difficulty in socializing

Identify the symptoms of physical stress that you feel on a regular basis and give yourself 1 point for each.

•    Body aches such as headaches, backaches, and neck aches
•    Constipation or diarrhea
•    Acne or hair fall
•    Vomiting
•    Lightheadedness
•    Panic attacks
•    Changes in eating patterns
•    Sudden changes in weight
•    Fatigue
•    Persistent colds

Identify the symptoms of emotional stress that you feel on a regular basis and give yourself 1 point for each.

•   Moodiness
•   Extreme Sadness
•   Aggressive behavior
•   Hopelessness
•   Depression
•   Feeling intensely overwhelmed
•   Low self-esteem
•   Paranoia
•   Loneliness
•   Aloofness

Results

If you scored 8 to 15 points, you could be stressed out. Close your eyes. Take a break and relax. Go out. Take a walk. Put on some music. Dance. Sing. Have some fun. Sometimes you just really need to break free from your everyday tasks to cope with stress.

More Results

If you scored 16 and above, you’re extremely stressed out. Be careful. Too much stress is harmful to your health. You really have no choice but to deal with it. If that’s such a struggle for you, get with your parents. Talk to them about how you feel. They’ll be able to help you deal with stress. They can also get the right support so that you could feel better.

How To Get Some Help

Stress is everywhere. You can’t run away from it. Just deal with it before it eats you up. Reach out to someone who can help you. Talk to your parents or teachers about it.

Learn to cope with stress now. If you don’t, you’ll struggle with it as you get older.

Check out the content below for ideas and information on ways to combat stress.