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x Self Tests > Health > How Stressed Are You?How Stressed Are You?20 Questions3 Minutes

Do you feel tense, worried, or overwhelmed?

Everyone deals with stress from time to time, but chronic or severe stress merits attention as it can harm your mental and physical health. Take this test to find out how stressed you are.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how often the statement applies to you.

DisagreeStrongly DisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly Agree1. I feel like I have way too many things to do.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree2. I am usually irritable and grouchy.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree3. I often find myself in situations of conflict.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree4. I generally have time to finish my work.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree5. I experience physical tension or discomfort due to stress.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree6. I recently experienced a major career transition.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree7. I generally feel calm.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree8. I feel weighed down by responsibility.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree9. I find it difficult to relax and unwind.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree10. I feel mentally exhausted.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree11. I recently experienced a major setback.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree12. I have too many decisions to make.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree13. Due to work, it’s hard to find time to be with my family and friends.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree14. I deal with difficult people regularly. 0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree15. I often feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree16. I find time for recreational activities outside of work.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree17. My problems seem to be piling up.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree18. I feel under pressure due to deadlines.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree19. I recently experienced major changes to my financial state.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly Agree20. I think about work in my spare time.0Strongly Disagree1234Strongly AgreeScore TestPsychology Today's online self-tests are intended for informational purposes only and are not diagnostic tools. Psychology Today does not capture or store personally identifiable information, and your identity cannot be determined from your responses. Aggregated self-test responses are stored to improve the tests and provide performance comparisons. Psychology Today uses third party cookies such as Google Analytics to collect visitor data on this page without sharing any personal data, ensuring your identity cannot be determined from your visit. There are no advertising partners included on these self-test pages. If you wish to remove cookies from this site or opt out of data sharing, please click 'Do not share or sell my personal information' below. For a reliable medical diagnosis, please consult a professional.

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to explore the degree to which they experience stress. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you regularly feel overwhelmed, tense, and worried, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

P. Brantley. Daily Stress Inventory (DSI).

T. H. Holmes, et al. Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale.

K. Holmgren. Work Stress Questionnaire (WSQ).

Levenstein, et al. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

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