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| Symptoms | Almost all day every day | Once or twice daily | Every night or day | 2-3 times per week | Once a week | Once a month | Never |
| Headaches |
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| Tense muscles, sore neck, and back |
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| Fatigue |
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| Anxiety, worry, phobias |
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| Difficulty falling asleep |
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| Irritability |
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| Insomnia |
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| Bouts of anger/ hostility |
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| Boredom, depression |
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| Eating too much or too less |
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| Diarrhea, cramps, gas, constipation |
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| Restlessness, itching, tics |
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Perceived Stress Scale
For each question choose from the following alternatives.
0 — never 1 - almost never 2 sometimes 3 - fairly often 4 - very often
1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? 2
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2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? 3
3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and stressed? 3
4. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? 2
5. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? 1
6. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? 2
7. In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? 1
8. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? 2
9. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? 2
10. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? 3
Now add up your scores for each item to get a total. My total score is 19
My symptoms of stress test indicate that my stress level is moderate. Evidently, I have experienced moments when I am depressed to the extent of lacking sleep. These symptoms come in many forms and tend to impact one's general wellbeing. A score of 19 on the perceived stress scale further shows that I exude moderate stress levels. Even at these levels, the stress still takes its toll on me academically and socially. I have realized I find it hard to concentrate when I am doing my revision. My mind cannot seem to focus on one thing and execute it effectively. Then there is also fatigue that crops in and make me postpone essential activities that would be helpful academically.
I think stress might deter me from actualizing my academic goals and career aspirations. Anxiety and depression are common symptoms that are most evident in students. This comes from a myriad of reasons and situations. Many of us try so hard to fit in with the supposed right company. I realize most students would compromise even their happiness for this. Moreover, stress tends to decrease the quality of sleep. Once someone has trouble sleeping, then it is obvious that they won’t function at their peak performance. It impacts concentration in class, listening, learning and memory. This usually affects grades in the long run. From what I have read, it is proper to seek help for these kinds of psychological problems lest they grow to undesirable levels. This is exactly what I intend to do. I believe with proper help; I will get my academics on track.
Educators must recognize that stress does affect teens and young adults and as such, there is a need to come up with a supportive and proper educational environment.
