Stress Evaluation Form
(Adapted from Dr. Herbert Benson)
Indicate your level of stress under today's date to begin, then after one week, and again after two weeks,
using this scale: 0 (Relaxed) → 6 (Tense/Anxious) → 10 (Overwhelmed/Panicky)
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Physical Indicators |
Todays Date |
After One Week |
After Two Weeks |
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Headaches |
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Indigestion |
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Stomach aches |
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Sweaty palms |
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Sleep difficulties |
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Dizziness |
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Fast, shallow breathing |
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Back pain |
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Tight neck, shoulders |
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Racing heart |
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Restlessness |
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Cold hands |
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Pain on a 1-10 scale |
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Behavioral Indicators |
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Excess smoking |
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Bossiness |
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Screaming/shouting |
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Compulsive gum chewing |
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Critical of others and/or self |
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Pacing finger/foot taping |
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Grinding of teeth |
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Overuse of alcohol |
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Compulsive eating |
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Inability to get things done |
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Unable to sit still |
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Biting fingernails |
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Cognitive Indicators |
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Trouble thinking clearly |
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Forgetfulness |
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Lack of creativity |
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Memory loss |
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Inability to make decisions |
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Thoughts of running away |
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Constant worry |
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Loss of sense of humor |
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Excessive, compulsive thoughts |
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Emotional Indicators |
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Crying |
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Nervousness, anxiety |
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Boredom - no meaning to things |
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Edginess - ready to explode |
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Feeling powerless to change things |
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Overwhelming sense of pressure |
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Anger |
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Loneliness |
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Unhappiness for no reason |
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Easily upset |
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Spiritual Indicators |
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Apathy |
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Emptiness |
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Lack of purpose |
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Unworthiness |
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Shame |
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Hopelessness |
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Separateness |
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Unable to surrender/let go |
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Fearful |
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Powerlessness |
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