Is it stress or is it anxiety?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does it feel like in your body when you're under pressure?

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    Racing heart and trouble breathing
  • B.
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    Nagging pain in your shoulders, neck, head, or jaw
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    Stressful dreams, trouble sleeping
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    Dizziness, sweating
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    A mild headache
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    Strong desire to run away or escape
• 2.
  Your boss sends you an email that says only, "Come to my office."  How do you respond?

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    Do a mental tally of all the things you could be "in trouble" for
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    Confidently head that way.
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    Fret about how you  may look or be judged both during the meeting and walking to your boss's office.
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    Become annoyed and think, "Now what?  Just one more thing to do!"
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    Notice that your body begins to feel physically sick: stomach issues, pounding heart, or shortness of breath
• 3.
  In social settings, how do you feel?

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    Okay unless something sets you off, then you're fearful others will see you panic.
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    It's all good.  Social outings are a good way to blow off steam if you're in the mood.
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    Mostly fine, but after the event you may overthink what you said or did, or wonder about others' actions.
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    Terrified.  There's all this judgement lurking everywhere, or I imagine it to be.
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    Going out and socializing just seems sort of exhausting.
• 4.
  When you are worried or concerned, it's most likely about...

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    A specific situation that's happened already or is currently happening.
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    Something I fear might happen.
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    How people perceive me or judge me.
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    I never worry unless there's a major problem.
• 5.
  Which best describes your sleep?

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    Great. I almost never have trouble falling or staying asleep.
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    It takes some time for my mind to shut off so I can sleep.
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    I sleep mostly fine, but I may have distressing dreams situations when I'm stressed.
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    I often find myself awake in the middle of the night thinking.
• 6.
  If you could pick one situation in your life that would be magically resolved, how would you feel?

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    Completely at peace. I'd have virtually no worries after that.
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    I would have trouble deciding what situation to pick.
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    I'd feel good for awhile, but I think I'd be worried about something different fairly soon afterwards.
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    My life is so good that I can't even think of a situation that really needs fixing.  It'll all work out!

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Panic Reactor

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  Your quiz results indicate you're a Panic Reactor. You have sudden intense fear, sometimes out of nowhere. Your fears are usually accompanied by physical symptoms like sweating, heart palpitations, dizziness, gastrointestinal distress, or shortness of breath. At times you may feel like you're going crazy.
• 2.
  Fear Fighter

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  Your quiz results indicate that you're a Fear Fighter. Your body responds to stress as if you are in danger: You may have trouble sleeping because of dreams that you're unprepared, that you're lost, that you can't find something you need, or that something terrible is happening. Your neck and shoulders often hold a great deal of tension. You might clench your jaw when you sleep or experience headaches under stress. You worry about a lot of different situations, most of which never really happen. Other people may tell you to "just stop worrying" or even tease you about your fears.
• 3.
  Burned Out

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  Your quiz indicates that you're Burned Out: There may be a specific situation that causes the majority of your stress. You're likely having trouble adjusting to a challenge, and this leads you to feeling distressed and exhausted. You're irritable, tired, angry and stressed.
• 4.
  Socially Stressed

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  Your quiz results indicate that you're Socially Stressed: You have concerns that others are watching you or judging you, even when it's highly unlikely. You take pains to avoid social situations or you endure them with distress. Your career, relationships, or education might suffer because of avoidance of others.
• 5.
  Relaxed and Free

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  Your quiz results indicate that you're Relaxed and Free: You know life has its ups and downs, but they never get you down! Life is easy and peaceful You don't get what all the fuss is about - fear and anxiety aren't a part of your daily life.