Could you have stress ?

Find out if you are experiencing the most common symptoms of Stress using our online test.

I have found myself getting upset by quite trivial things

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I have been aware of dryness of my mouth

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I have experienced breathing difficulties

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I have tended to overreact to situations

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I have felt shakey – like my legs are going to give way

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I have found myself getting upset easily

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I have found myself getting impatient when I have been delayed in any way

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I have experienced sweaty palms or perspiration for no physical reasons

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I have felt scared or nervous for no good reason

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I have been aware of my heart rate, even when I am not exercising

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I have been very irritable

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I have been close to panic

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I have found it hard to calm down after something has upset me

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It has been difficult for me to tolerate interruptions to what I was doing

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I have had a sense of nervous tension – like being on edge all the time

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I am worried I will panic and make a fool of myself

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These results indicate that... you are experiencing low to mild levels of stress

Stress is a normal reaction to circumstances in our everyday life. The results that you recorded suggest that you could be experiencing some stressful times in your life.

Some of the common symptoms of stress are also found in other conditions such as depression and anxiety.

These results indicate that... you are experiencing mild stress

Whilst stress is a normal reaction to everyday circumstances, the results you have recorded suggest that you could be experiencing some signs of stress.

Many of the common symptoms of stress are also experienced in conditions such as anxiety, depression and Bipolar Disorder.

These results indicate that... you are experiencing severe stress

From the answers you gave, it appears you are experiencing high levels of stress. We would always suggest seeking expert help and support as, left untreated, stress can become worse and lead to mental health conditions such as Anxiety or Depression.

These results indicate that... you are experiencing extremely severe stress

You have reported that you are experiencing very high levels of stress which may be having a significant impact on your mental health and ability to enjoy life.

Whilst some stress is normal, the high levels that you report can be an indicator of something more severe. Left untreated and unmanaged, experiencing such high levels of stress can place you at higher risk of developing both mental and physical illness.