The Self Under Stress Quiz

How to take The Self Under Stress Quiz:

There are 20 questions in total with three options under each question
The first 10 questions focus on your mind and the next 10 focus on your body
To answer each question, you give each of the three options a rating from 0-5
A 0 means you don’t at all identify with that symptom or emotion when you’re in a stressful state
A 5 means you very strongly identify with that symptom or emotion when you’re in a stressful state
If you identify with more than one of the symptoms or emotions under each question, try to rate the longer duration, more frequent or more intense symptom or emotion with a higher rating. For example, if you have neck tension one day per week that is mild-moderate, you may give that a 3. You may have severe throbbing in your right temple one day per month which you may rate as a 3 also. The first symptom is less intense, but more frequent. The second symptom is more intense but less frequent. Both may receive the same score as they have an equal burden on you for different reasons.

It’s important to imagine yourself in a stressful moment or time (with or without pain) while taking this quiz
There are a couple of questions that ask about tendencies, these are assessing your general nature and help me understand how you may respond under stress. Be aware of those questions when they arise
Because there are only 20 questions, it’s essential that you thoughtfully answer each one
The quiz measures your perception of your mind and body – feel free to give all high ratings if you strongly identify with all answers and vice versa
It’s highly recommended to have at least 1 close confidant (mother, father, sister, spouse, close friend) give their feedback on the answers you provide
For some questions, such as your weather preference, you may not be aware of shifts when under stress. We tend to have certain preferences that shift under stress, but if you’re not aware of these just answer with your instincts and don’t overthink.

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	0 (none)	1	2	3	4	5
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Unfocused, restless, and/or overwhelmed
Intense, sharp, demanding, and/or critical
Heavy, dull, fatigued, tired, and/or withdrawn

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Anxious, worried, excitable, emotionally sensitive, and/or fearful
Angry, frustrated, controlling, short-tempered, selfish, and/or impatient
Depressed, unmotivated, stubborn, possessive, and/or greedy

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Hyperactive, always ‘on’; hard to quiet my mind; Mind becomes very alert and active
Driven, always ‘pressured’, hard for me to laugh, be light-hearted, and have fun; Mind becomes driven to put excessive effort into getting task done
Low motivation to do tasks: I may go into hibernation or become complacent; Mind becomes apathetic and I procrastinate

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Indecisive; I have a hard time making a choice as my mind vacillates
Hasty and quick; I want to quickly decide; thus I may seem impatient
Slow; I want to spend time thinking through the options

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Challenges falling asleep, and/or light and interrupted sleep
Challenges with staying asleep, with awakening in the middle of the night
Challenges with oversleeping, and/or difficulty awakening

	0 (none)	1	2	3	4	5
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Forgetful; Learn something quickly, but then quickly forget (such as names, details of movies, or new facts); Attention span is short
Solid; Quickly absorb information; I have a good memory for things, especially when they are important to help me accomplish my goals
Weak; My mind feels heavy and dull. Hard for me to process things so my memory is not sharp

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Rapid and fast; I speak faster or unclearly under stress. I tend to speak more than listen. I may feel as though I have so much on my mind, that I don’t have enough time to get the information out. For that reason I speak quickly
Direct and clear; I speak critically with a sharp tongue under stress. I may be argumentative and want others to hear my opinion. I speak firmly and may raise my voice, to get my point across.
Quiet and withdrawn: I often listen more than speak. I may hold my voice or may not be clear about what I am really thinking or want to say.

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Location in neck and/or back of the head, tight band, throbbing, shooting, mild-moderate in intensity, may be associated with sound sensitivity
Location in temples or around eyes, burning, sharp, intense, moderate-to-severe intensity, may be associated with nausea and/or light sensitivity
Frontal and/or sinus location, dull, mild-moderate in intensity, may be associated with congestion and/or smell sensitivity, pain worsens with bending forward

	0 (none)	1	2	3	4	5
	0 (none)	1	2	3	4	5
Always on the go, very active; I tend to resist quieter practices, such as yoga, meditation, and tai chi as my mind wanders; I prefer running; My thought pattern is “I do not like to sit still. I want to move”; I may be unsteady at times
Competitive, and/or intense; I prefer hot yoga, cardio, kick-boxing and/or competitive sports. My thought pattern is: “I love to sweat. I enjoy winning!; I may be very goal-driven at times
Relaxed, lower intensity; I prefer slower moving sports such as golf or restorative yoga. I do not feel driven to be more active. My thought pattern about activity is “I prefer stretching or gentle walking. I may be lethargic at times