Stress Test to Determine Immune Status:

1) Unusual tiredness and/or dizziness = 3
2) Unexplained irregular heartbeat and/or shortness of breath = 3
3) Smoke, drink alcohol or caffeine or take prescription medication = 3
4) Sugar consumption or you use aspartame = 3
5) Headaches and/or muscle tension or joint pain = 3
6) Lack of desire for sex = 3
7) Nausea or irritable bowel/digestive problems = 3
8) Over exercising (more than 4 times per week) or no exercise at all = 3
9) Don’t take vitamin and mineral supplements = 2
10) Poor nutrition = 2
11) Feelings of anxiety or depression = 2
12) Feelings that you cant cope or you feel trapped = 2
13) Feeling of guilt = 2
14) Lack of confidence and being self-critical = 2
15) Feelings of inadequacy = 2
16) Fear of getting a disease such as cancer = 2
17) Use antibacterial soaps =1
18) Not wanting to socialize with friends =1
19) Suppressed anger =1
20) Inability to relax =1
21) Fidgeting or restlessness =1
22) Excessive appetite/loss of appetite =1
23) Loneliness =1
24) Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep =1

 

Directions to Stress Test:

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, add the number value located at the end of the question. Use the total of all of your "yes" answers to rate your stress below.

How did you score?

If you scored 12 or over, you are putting yourself at risk for immune system overload. Immediately adopt the recommendations above and focus on stress reduction.

Between 6-12 you are still coping with the stressors in your life but you need to slow down, say no once in a while and register in a yoga class.

Between 1-5 you are in the peak range for stress management and if you keep this pace, you will reach the finish line healthy.
Are you Stressed?