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Stress test

Take GMTV's stress test to see if you're suffering from an unhealthy amount of stress

Stress test

Please read this introduction first by stress expert Dr Mark Hamilton, then click the start button to begin the test.

When people talk about being stressed they're usually referring to the fact that they feel under pressure to perform certain tasks or deliver results.

Stress affects us all from the jet-setting company director to the busy single mum and it's how we manage it that makes the difference. If it's well handled and balanced, a bit of stress can be very useful as it can make us more alert and better prepared to act quickly and effectively.

Too much unchecked stress, though, can leave us feeling demoralised, anxious or depressed. If this continues, excessive stress may increase the risk of developing illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure.

Disclaimer: Although the symptoms featured in this quiz are commonly related to stress, they are not exclusive to this condition. The results of this test should in no way be seen as a substitute for clinical diagnosis and if you're at all worried about stress you should consult your local doctor.

Now press start to begin...

Question 1 of 20
Do you get aches in your neck and shoulders?

Question 2 of 20
Do you suffer from frequent indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea?

Question 3 of 20
Do you experience muscle twitches?

Question 4 of 20
Do you tend to eat when you're not hungry?

Question 5 of 20
Do you drink too much caffeine and/or alcohol?

Question 6 of 20
Do you feel tired when you wake up?

Question 7 of 20
Do you suffer from insomnia or nightmares?

Question 8 of 20
Do you feel your sex drive has slowed down?

Question 9 of 20
Do you often feel like you've got a lump in your throat or butterflies in your stomach?

Question 10 of 20
Do you suffer from breathlessness?

Question 11 of 20
Do you tend to get clammy or sweaty hands?

Question 12 of 20
Do you sometimes feel apprehensive or frightened without knowing why?

Question 13 of 20
Do you find it difficult to concentrate during the day?

Question 14 of 20
Do you often feel irritable?

Question 15 of 20
Do you have obsessive thoughts or do obsessive actions, like repeated cleaning or checking?

Question 16 of 20
Do you get feelings of low self-esteem?

Question 17 of 20
Do you try and rigidly stick to routines?

Question 18 of 20
Do you find it hard to make decisions?

Question 19 of 20
Do you feel you're working harder without achieving more?

Question 20 of 20
Are you too busy to relax?

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