Are You Stressed?
Please click here to download this self-test and bring it with you to your first appointment.

Answer the questions below considering the past month: (Check all that apply).

                                                                                                                                            Yes            No   

1. I experienced an unexplained attack of intense fear, anxiety or panic                               ______      ______    

2. I persistently worried about school, work, family, and money                                         ______      ______

3. I became so anxious in social situations that I frequently avoided them                            ______      ______

4. I had persistent, senseless thoughts I couldn't get out of my head, such                          
as thoughts of death, illness, aggression, sexual urges, or contamination                              ______      ______

5. I spent more time than is necessary doing things over and over again                              ______      ______

6. I frequently used food (or not eating), alcohol, or drugs as a way of dealing with stress   ______      ______

7. I frequently was afraid to do things in front of people such as public speaking, eating      ______      ______

8. I never used physical exercise as a way of managing stress                                            ______      ______

9. An extremely frightening, traumatic or horrible experience continued to affect me.          ______      ______

10. I felt so overwhelmed with stress that I thought of dying                                              ______      ______

ANSWERS

If you answered "Yes" to at least five questions, or you answered "Yes" to Question 1, 6 and 10, AND these symptoms have persisted for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from a stress related illness.  If you answered "Yes" to question 10 - regardless of how you answered other questions - you should seek help immediately. 

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To setup an appointment with one of our counselors, contact us at 860-832-1945. Counseling and Wellness Center services are private and confidential and no fee is charged, with every effort made to help you feel safe, welcome and able to discuss your concerns.