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WHEN IS TOO MUCH STRESS “TOO MUCH?”

1.      Do you have difficulty sleeping at night?
2.      Do you have persistent headaches, backaches or stomachaches?
3.      Do you harbor feelings of resentment or anger?
4.      Do you feel overwhelmed by too much to do and the inability to organize time effectively?
5.      Are you unable to concentrate?
6.      Are you impulsive?
7.      Do you have an overpowering desire to cry or run and hide?
8.      Do you continually feel sad and unhappy?
9.      Are you afraid of illness or disease?
10.  Do you find it difficult to show your feelings?
11.  Do you feel irritable and cross without cause?
12.  Do you experience a consistent lack of energy?
13.  Do you worry about the future and feel afraid of tomorrow?
14.  Do you feel isolated and alone?
15.  Do you find yourself spending less time with friends and more time alone?
16.  Are you unable to relax and laugh?
17.  Do you find you are eating (smoking) more than usual?
18.  Are you uncomfortable in open (closed) spaces?
19.  Do you feel pressured in many areas of your life and unable to complete tasks successfully?
20.  Do you find yourself crying all the time or unable to cry at all?
21.  Do you have trouble making up your mind?
22.  Have you become more accident-prone?   

If you answered YES to two or more of these questions, or hesitated in answering NO, you may want to seek professional help to reduce your stress or anxiety levels.

Need help finding a mental health professional? Call the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis at 314-773-1399.

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