All About Depression: Self-Test: Vulnerability to Stress
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Vulnerability to Stress
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Certain aspects of our habits, our lifestyles, and our environments can make each of us more or less vulnerable to the negative effects of stress. How vulnerable are YOU to stress? This assessment is not designed to make a diagnosis or take the place of a professional diagnosis.

For each of the following 20 items, rate how much of the time each applies to you.

Almost Always Usually Sometimes Almost Never Never
1. I eat at least one hot, balanced meal a day.
2. I get 7-8 hours of sleep, at least 4 nights a week.
3. I give and receive affection regularly.
4. I have at least 1 relative within 50 miles on whom I can rely.
5. I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice a week.
6. I smoke less that half a pack of cigarettes a day (non-smokers = almost always).
Almost Always Usually Sometimes Almost Never Never
7. I drink fewer than 5 alcoholic drinks a week. (non-drinkers = almost always).
8. I am the appropriate weight for my height.
9. I have an income adequate to meet my basic needs.
10. I get strength from my religious/spiritual beliefs.
11. I regularly attend club or social activities.
12. I have a network of friends and acquaintances.
13. I have at least 1 friend in whom I confide about personal matters.
14. I am in good health (including eyesight, hearing, teeth, etc.).
Almost Always Usually Sometimes Almost Never Never
15. I am able to speak openly about my feelings when angry or worried.
16. I have regular conversations with my housemates about domestic problems.
17. I do something fun at least once a week.
18. I am able to organize my time effectively.
19. I drink fewer than 3 caffeine drinks a day.
20. I take quiet time for myself during the day.

      You received a score of

What your score means:

0 - 10 indicates you have excellent resistance to the vulnerability of stress
11 - 29 little vulnerability to stress
30 - 49 some vulnerability to stress
50 - 74 serious vulnerability
75 - 80 extreme vulnerability



Source: University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, August, 1985. Scale Developers: Lyle Miller, Ph.D. and Alma Dell Smith, Ph.D. of Boston University Medical Center.




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