Answer each of the following questions with a yes or no.

1. Do you worry about the future?
2. Do you sometimes have trouble falling asleep?
3. Do you often reach for a cigarette, drink, tranquilizer, etc. to reduce tension?
4. Do you become irritated over unimportant things?
5. Do you have less energy than you need or would like to have?
6. Do you often feel you have too many things to do and not enough time to do them?
7. Do you have headaches or stomach problems?
8. Are you very concerned about being either well-liked or successful?
9. Do you perform well enough in life to satisfy yourself?
10. Do you have a strong sense of purpose or adventure in living?
11. Do you get satisfaction from the small joys or simple pleasures of life?
12. Are you able to really relax and have fun?

Scoring:

• Score one point for each yes answer to questions 1-8.
• Score one point for every no answer to questions 9-12.
• A score of four or more suggests that you may be under significant stress.

Some stress in our lives is normal. It helps keep us motivated and productive. But sometimes problems seem overwhelming, interfering with personal relationships and impairing job performance.

BrookLea Counseling can help you:

• Determine which areas of your life cause you the most anxiety;
• See problems in a different light, gain insight and discover solutions you may not otherwise have considered;
• Learn additional coping and stress-reducing skills.