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Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention - Sigmund Freud

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SURVEY OF STRESS SYMPTOMS<br />

Check each symp<strong>to</strong>m that you have experienced in the last month, and then count the number<br />

of items that you have checked. The symp<strong>to</strong>ms must be experienced <strong>to</strong> the level that you<br />

identify it as a problem<br />

PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS<br />

anxiety<br />

depression<br />

difficulty concentrating<br />

forgetful<br />

agitation, hyper<br />

feeling overwhelmed<br />

irrational thoughts/fears<br />

compulsive behavior<br />

confusion<br />

feelings of unreality<br />

feeling of being detached from oneself<br />

restless/on edge<br />

mood swings<br />

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS<br />

headaches<br />

muscle tension<br />

low back pain<br />

upper back, neck, or shoulder pain<br />

clenching teeth<br />

abdominal distress<br />

nausea<br />

shaking or trembling<br />

numbness or tingling<br />

feeling of choking<br />

chills or hot flashes<br />

sweating<br />

sleep disturbance<br />

ESTIMATE YOUR STRESS LEVEL<br />

Number of items checked<br />

0-7<br />

8-14<br />

15-21<br />

22+<br />

loneliness<br />

intrusive thoughts<br />

relationship problems<br />

family problems<br />

work problems<br />

irritability<br />

excessive worry/obsessing<br />

feelings of guilt<br />

tearful<br />

nightmares<br />

social isolation/withdrawal<br />

apathy/indifference<br />

sexual dysfunction<br />

fatigue<br />

high blood pressure<br />

sleep disturbance<br />

appetite disturbance<br />

diarrhea<br />

digestive problems<br />

constipation<br />

rash/hives/shingles<br />

use of alcohol/cigarettes or other<br />

drugs <strong>to</strong> deal with stress<br />

bowel problems<br />

thyroid dysfunction<br />

other stress-related health problems<br />

estimated level of stress<br />

low (within the normal range)<br />

moderate (experiencing some distress)<br />

high (experiencing difficulty coping)<br />

very high (unable <strong>to</strong> cope)<br />

As you review your symp<strong>to</strong>m list think of ways that you can take care of yourself, make<br />

changes, delegate tasks <strong>to</strong> others, etc. that can alleviate the physical and emotional distress<br />

that you experience.<br />

350 3. Skill-Building Resources for Increasing Social Competency

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