Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Stress Test

Here are the results of your quiz:

Answers that indicate no stress issues are marked with a , while answers that could indicate stress symptoms have a next to them.
1

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you experience tension headaches?
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a) Yes, it's not unusual for me to have headaches during a stressful day.
b) No, I rarely get tension headaches.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". While there are different types of headaches, the majority are caused by stressed. Learn more about the link between stress and headaches, and find relief with this article. ( more information )

2

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you have another symptom that you think could be stress-related?
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a) Yes.
b) No.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Stress can affect your body in many ways. Because it lowers your immunity, it can leave you susceptible to all sorts of symptoms. Here's more about how stress affects your health in general. ( more information )

3

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Do you have more difficulty with decision-making and concentration these days, or find that you're forgetting things more often?
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a) Yes, my mind is a bit foggy these days.
b) No, I'm still pretty sharp.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

4

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you find yourself feeling fatigued or exhausted?
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a) Yes, I seem to be tired most of the time.
b) No, I'm mostly only tired when it's time to go to bed.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Stress can affect your sleep in many ways, but it's still important for you to get a set amount of healthy shut-eye. Learn more about the benefits of sleep, and discover the secrets of the power nap. ( more information )

5

Possible Stress Symptom
Are you experiencing adult acne that may be related to stress?
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a) Yes, I've had an acne flare-up on my face or body.
b) No, acne hasn't been a problem for me since high school.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Yes, stress can cause acne, according to research. But how can you tell if your acne is stress-related, and what can you do to keep your skin clear? This article can help. ( more information )

6

OK
Do you have a general feeling of being overwhelmed by everything you're dealing with right now?
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a) Yes, I do feel a bit overwhelmed.
b) No, I feel like I can handle everything somewhat comfortably.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

7

Possible Stress Symptom
Have you experienced weight gain or weight loss that you suspect is due to stress, or are you storing more fat in your belly lately?
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a) Yes, I find that my body's shape has changed, and I'm wondering if it's due to stress.
b) No, I don't think I've experienced stress-related weight changes.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". People who are under stress tend to store more fat in their abdominal area. Unfortunately, this type of fat poses a greater amount of health risks. Learn why, and see what you can do about it. ( more information )

8

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep because your body is tense or your mind is racing with stressful thoughts?
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a) Yes, I experience this pretty regularly.
b) No, I sleep pretty well.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Stress can make it harder to fall and stay asleep, and make good quality sleep more elusive. If this is an issue for you, learn more about how to prevent stress from sabotaging your sleep. ( more information )

9

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you find muscle tension, especially in your neck, back and jaw?
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a) Yes, I'm pretty tense, and often sore. In fact, I could use a massage right now!
b) No, I'm pretty loose.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". It's common for people to "carry" stress in their muscles, remaining tense and sometimes not even realizing it. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) can help you to relieve stress and muscle tension at the same time. ( more information )

10

OK
Do you find that your libido has decreased, or that you're just too tired for sex?
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a) Yes, my sex life is definitely not what it could be.
b) No, things are fine in that department.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

11

OK
Do you find yourself getting sick more often than usual?
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a) Yes, I seem to catch most of what goes around in the way of colds and flu.
b) No, I manage to stay pretty healthy.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

12

OK
Do you feel less social than usual?
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a) Yes, I'm stressed and don't want to be bothered by people, even friends and family.
b) No, I'm feeling just as social as usual.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

13

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you experience stomach aches or gastrointestinal issues like constipation or IBS that get worse with stress?
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a) Yes, I frequently feel "stressed to my stomach".
b) No, this isn't an issue for me.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Stress can cause several digestive issues. One common digestive issue that's related to stress is Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. Learn more about the stress-IBS connection, and what you can do if it hits you. ( more information )

14

OK
Do you find yourself getting less joy from your work and feeling a sense of burnout?
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a) Yes, I'm wondering if I'm approaching burnout, or if I'm already there!
b) No, I still enjoy my work as much as I ever did.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

15

OK
Have you become an Emotional Eater? (Do you find yourself eating to cope with stress, or craving sweet or salty food more than usual?)
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a) Yes, this sounds like me.
b) No, my eating patterns are pretty much under my control.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

16

OK
Is your blood pressure on the high side?
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a) Yes.
b) Not that I know of.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

17

OK
Are you losing your hair and suspect that stress may be a factor?
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a) Yes, I'm losing some hair.
b) No, I'm not losing hair.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

18

OK
Do you find yourself drinking alcohol more to relax, smoking to deal with stress, or using other "vices'?
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a) Yes, I have at least one unhealthy habit that seems connected with stress.
b) No, I have healthier ways to cope with stress.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

19

OK
Do you find that you have a "short fuse' these days, that you're more sensitive, irritable, or easily frustrated?
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a) Yes, I've noticed this, and I suspect that those around me have, too.
b) No, I'm as even-keeled as I've always been.
Good For You! The healthier answer is "b". ( more info )

20

Possible Stress Symptom
Do you often feel anxious about things you can't control?
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a) Yes, I'm somewhat prone to worry and anxiety.
b) No, I don't really worry about things that are beyond my control.
Your answer indicates a possible stress symptom! The healthier answer is "b". Anxiety can be good and bad. Learn more about healthy anxiety and unhealthy anxiety, and see which category yours is so you can maintain a healthy balance. ( more information )

Your Assessment: According to your answers, 11 out of 20 possible stress symptoms are not a problem for you, for a stress symptom score of 55 percent.

You appear to have many stress symptoms.

Attachment Style Quiz

Your Attachment Style: Secure
Based upon your quiz answers, you appear to have a secure attachment style. People with secure attachments tend to feel comfortable with themselves and their relationships. Securely attached individuals tend to have happier, long-lasting relationships. You feel comfotable sharing your feelings with your partner and are able to turn to your partner for support.

While this quiz cannot fully describe every aspect of your attachment style, it can provide a basis for understanding more about your romantic attachment style.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Who I Am


My dislikes are not a lot. I don’t like stuck up people, boys sagging, girls with too much makeup on, girls who act like extreme girly girls, boys who act like they can’t touch dirt, liars, backstabbers, friends who won’t have your back because they want to please others, people who try to be something they are not,. I also dislike stew chicken, broccoli, and squash. Don’t like the colour pink or apples or strawberries. Don’t like high heels, rancherras music, people who live on the computer and I could go on but I rather not. I like any type of music, anything that has coconut in it, plums, peaches, avocadoes, cheese, tomatoes, boots, purses, weird earrings, shells, the sea, horses, nature, wolves, boats, motorcycles, the subject English, the colour green, blue and purple, pants with a lot of pockets etc.
My hobbies/activities are reading, sowing, swimming, beading, knitting, dancing, and arts and crafts. My talents are dancing, playing musical instruments, sowing, beading, knitting, etc. My characteristics are that I am a good speaker, I’m out spoken, charismatic, caring, friendly, outgoing, a straight up person, honest, hard working, etc.
My strengths are English, getting what I aim for (achieving my goals), being me, etc. I can use my strengths to further my studies in the subject I am good at and to help others. My weakness is Math and speaking Spanish. I have to try to change my attitude towards those subjects so I can getter better at them.
My current role is that I am a sister, a daughter, a friend, a granddaughter, a cousin. I am the youth coordinator and youth president for the Corozal Red Cross Branch. I am currently not working but I am a student at Corozal Junior College.