Take the HS test to see if you could be suffering from stress…
We all get stressed from time to time, especially throughout our teenage years. There’s a ton of pressure during puberty and everything from exams and friendship bust-ups to homework and annoying siblings can be a source of stress. Then there’s the added pressure of working out what to do with your life and wondering if you’ll make a success… It’s hardly surprising that 60% of young people feel unable to cope due to pressure to succeed as a recent study found*.
Getting Help
It’s no wonder stress can become totally overwhelming at times. If you’re worried you might be suffering from stress, don’t suffer in silence. It might help you to work out what the cause of your stress is first – is it school, friends, work or relationships? Depending on the source of your stress, you may want to talk to a friend, family member, colleague, boss or teacher.
Take The Stress Test
Read the questions below and add up how many times you answer ‘YES’, ‘NO’ or ‘SOMETIMES’ to get your result…
- You often find it difficult to sleep or you’ve been sleeping a lot more than you would normally.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- You often find it difficult to concentrate.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- Sometimes, you just feel completely overwhelmed and ‘lost’.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- You’ve found yourself becoming more forgetful.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- You’re not sure why, but you’ve been a lot more irritable lately.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- Your eating is all out of whack. You either eat too much or your appetite seems to have deserted you.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- You’ve been getting an upset stomach when under pressure.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- You’ve started avoiding certain people or places.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
- All you ever seem to do these days is worry about every little thing.
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
MOSTLY ‘SOMETIMES’ OR ‘YES’
If you answered YES to most of these, you should take steps to try and reduce your stress. Click here to discover stress-busters backed by scientists to help you manage your stress levels.
If stress is seriously affecting your life, don’t be afraid to get help. Make an appointment with your doctor or talk to one of the Hidden Strength trained counsellors on our app.
MOSTLY ‘NO’
You seem to have a good handle on your stress levels but don’t be afraid to reach out if you start to feel overwhelmed. You can keep your stress to a minimum by practising self-care and talking openly to friends and family when you have a problem. Learn more about managing your mental well-being here.
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