How stressed are you? 11 класс

can be beneficial. But high levels over a long period

can be seriously bad for our health.
The following test has been created with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy for National Stress Awareness Day. It has been designed to help you spot symptoms of stress and find out how well you are coping with the pressure of everyday life.
Scoring: never - 0,
almost never - 1,
sometimes - 2,
often - 3,
very often - 4.

and family?!
Never
Almost never
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Very often
Stress can make some people act out

of character, such as becoming overly irritable or losing their sense of humour.

never
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Very often
 
Along with insomnia,

people experiencing stress often feel constantly tired.

the important events in your life?
Never
Almost never
Sometimes
Often

Very often
Stress can lead people to feel a lack of control. They may also feel unable to cope with situations they are confronted with.

can often cause people to feel sick and nauseous.

on around you?
Never
Almost never
Sometimes

Often
Very often

Stress can lead people to be increasingly withdrawn, often leading to social isolation.

Almost never
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Often
Very often
Irregular

eating patterns, including loss of appetite and craving food when under pressure, can be symptoms of stress.

Never
Almost never
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Often
Very

often

Stress can cause people to have difficulty making even basic decisions

Never
Almost never
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Very often

A lack of concentration and an inability to finish a task before rushing on to another can be symptoms of stress.

be brought on very suddenly by particular events. It is

therefore important that you invest in relationships with those people who will be able to help you through stressful times in the future.
When you feel stressed, the following tips can help to identify and reduce your stress levels:
1) Try to identify the source of your stress.
2) Talk to someone about your problems. Sharing your problems will help to reduce stress.
3) When you are stressed, don't just sit back and hope
it will end - take control of the situation. Feeling like you are not
in control is often what makes people feel most stressed.
4) Make sure you invest in relationships with friends
and family, as these are the people that will be able to help you
through stressful times.
5) Exercise and relaxation techniques may not solve
problems, but they can help put you in the right frame of mind to do so.

and reduce your stress levels, whilst also preparing you for

stressful times that might arise in the future:
1) Try to identify the source of your stress.
2) Talk to someone about your problems. Sharing your problems will help to reduce stress.
3) When you are stressed, don't just sit back and hope it will end - take control of the situation. Feeling like you are not in control is often what makes people feel most stressed.
4) Make sure you invest in relationships with friends and family, as these are the people that will be able to help you through stressful times.
5) Exercise and relaxation techniques may not solve problems, but they can help put you in the right frame of mind to do so.

often rises and falls in response to particular life events.

The following tips will help you to identify, and manage your stress levels:
1) Try to identify the source of your stress.
2) Talk to someone about your problems. Sharing your problems will help to reduce stress.
3) When you are stressed, don't just sit back and hope it will end - take control of the situation. Feeling like you are not in control is often what makes people feel most stressed.
4) Make sure you invest in relationships with friends and family, as these are the people that will be able to help you through stressful times.
5) Exercise and relaxation techniques may not solve problems, but they can help put you in the right frame of mind to do so.