Quite often, people do not realize that they are stressed out until they have a heart attack, develop ulcers, or begin to suffer from back pain. Stress is often hard to diagnose. Because, humans don’t perceive constant stresses, there is a tendency to process only life changes as trauma. Take the following Neuro-VISION stress quiz to determine if stress is eating away at your life quality.
Grab a sheet of paper, select the statement which best reflects your opinion or circumstances:
Stress Quiz
1.
A. Lately, I have a short attention span and find myself unable to concentrate.
B. At times, I feel distracted and have difficulty concentrating.
C. I never have a problem concentrating.
2.
A. Overall, I’m able to let daily annoyances roll off my back.
B. Depending on the day, certain incidences frustrate me.
C. Daily, incidences annoy me and put me in a bad mood.
3.
A. Generally, I suffer from insomnia, tossing and turning all night.
B. Nightly, I sleep six to eight hours a night.
C. Each night I sleep like a baby.
4.
A. I rarely feel anxious.
B. When I’m excited about something, I become anxious.
C. Usually, I feel nervous and anxious about the future.
5.
A. Although, I’m on an anti-depressant, I still experience stress, anxiety and depression on a regular basis.
B. Depending on what’s going on in my life, I experience some feelings of stress and anxiety.
C. For me, depression and anxiety are non-existent.
6.
A. My memory is sharp as a razor.
B. From time-to-time, I’m unable to retain or remember vital information.
C. I frequently feel flustered and unable to remember important details.
7.
A. If I did not feel so overwhelmed, I could enjoy life more.
B. My stress is usually short lived.
C. Generally, I feel happy and in control of my life.
8.
A. Sadness is a feeling that I rarely experience.
B. At times, I get down in the dumps.
C. At least once a week, I feel defeated sad and hopeless.
9.
A. Most of my interactions with others result in an argument.
B. For the most part, I have few altercations.
C. It takes a lot to get me riled.
10.
A. Most of the time, I feel energized and ready to go.
B. My energy level depends on what’s going on in my professional and personal life.
C. I feel exhausted most of the time; if only I had more energy, I could accomplish more.
Scoring:
o For “A” answers, numbered 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9, give yourself 6 points.
o Add 2 points for all “B” responses.
o For “C” answers, on statements (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10), give yourself 4 points.
Add up your responses.
9 and below
Outstanding. You seem to manage stress without a problem. You do not let minor setbacks affect your world. Keep up the good work.
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Normal. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Although stress and anxiety are common, they account for 75 to 95 percent of all physician visits. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, depression, back pain, insomnia, concentration problems, infertility and frequent colds are the most common health conditions influenced by stress. Learning how to manage your health can drastically enhance not only your well-being but overall life quality. Click here to learn how to manage and alleviate your stress.
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Stress is little by little robbing you of leading a peaceful happy life. The longer stress negatively affects your life, the higher the risk of developing serious health complications such as a heart attack, depression, persistent back pain, headaches or even cancer. Experience a peace-of mind — download my FREE sample Hypnosis Power Relaxation MP3.
