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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)

 

Physical Indicators

Todays Date

After One Week

After Two Weeks

Headaches

 

 

 

Indigestion

 

 

 

Stomach aches

 

 

 

Sweaty palms

 

 

 

Sleep difficulties

 

 

 

Dizziness

 

 

 

Fast, shallow breathing

 

 

 

Back pain

 

 

 

Tight neck, shoulders

 

 

 

Racing heart

 

 

 

Restlessness

 

 

 

Cold hands

 

 

 

Pain on a 1-10 scale

 

 

 

Behavioral Indicators

     

Excess smoking

 

 

 

Bossiness

 

 

 

Screaming/shouting

 

 

 

Compulsive gum chewing

 

 

 

Critical of others and/or self

 

 

 

Pacing finger/foot taping

 

 

 

Grinding of teeth

 

 

 

Overuse of alcohol

 

 

 

Compulsive eating

 

 

 

Inability to get things done

 

 

 

Unable to sit still

 

 

 

Biting fingernails

 

 

 

Cognitive Indicators

     

Trouble thinking clearly

     

Forgetfulness

     

Lack of creativity

     

Memory loss

     

Inability to make decisions

     

Thoughts of running away

     

Constant worry

     

Loss of sense of humor

     

Excessive, compulsive thoughts

     

Emotional Indicators

     

Crying

     

Nervousness, anxiety

     

Boredom - no meaning to things

 

 

 

Edginess - ready to explode

 

 

 

Feeling powerless to change things

 

 

 

Overwhelming sense of pressure

 

 

 

Anger

 

 

 

Loneliness

 

 

 

Unhappiness for no reason

 

 

 

Easily upset

 

 

 

Spiritual Indicators

     

Apathy

     

Emptiness

     

Lack of purpose

 

 

 

Unworthiness

 

 

 

Shame

 

 

 

Hopelessness

 

 

 

Separateness

 

 

 

Unable to surrender/let go

 

 

 

Fearful

 

 

 

Powerlessness

 

 

 

  



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