The cases below are some of the minor physical and emotional symptoms that indicate difficulty with everyday stress. During the past month, have you experienced any of the following?
1. I felt tense, nervous, anxious, or upset.
2. I felt sad, depressed, down in the dumps, or hopeless.
3. I was low in energy, exhausted, tired, or unable to get things done.
4. I couldn't turn off my thoughts at night or on weekends long enough to feel relaxed and refreshed the next day.
5. I had difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, and didn't feel rested when I awakened.
6. I found myself unable to sit still, and had to move around constantly.
7. I felt discouraged, pessimistic, sad, self-critical, inadequate, or guilty.
8. I was so upset that I felt I was losing control of my feelings.
9. I have been preoccupied with a serious personal problem.
10. I have been bothered by vague body aches and pains, nervous indigestion, or jitters.
11. I have been in unpleasant situations that I felt helpless to do anything about.
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