Acute and Chronic Stress, ACS Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
1. I feel good.
Not true at all
Somewhat true
True
Completely true
2. When I have many problems, I cannot focus on one thing.
No, not at all
Mostly true
True
Completely true
3. I feel nervous.
Not at all true
Mostly true
True
Completely true
4. Even doing simple things requires extra effort from me.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
5. My feelings of anxiety are increasing.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
6. My hands are trembling.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
7. I suddenly find it difficult to recall the information I need.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
8. I find it difficult to join in a group conversation.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
9. I suddenly broke out in a sweat.
Not at all true
Somewhat true
True
Completely true
10. I have difficulty finding words to express even a simple thought.
No, not at all
Probably true
True
Completely true
11. My thoughts are all mixed up and keep running through my head.
Not at all true
Somewhat true
True
Completely true
12. I feel alert and confident.
Not at all true
Somewhat true
True
Completely true
13. I feel increasingly anxious when I think about the problems that have built up.
No, not at all true
Probably true
True
Completely true
14. I sleep poorly at night.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
15. I dwell on each of my mistakes for a long time.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
16. If work is not going well, irritation interferes with continuing it.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
17. I am increasingly troubled by headaches.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
18. I feel down more and more often.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
19. If someone tries to pressure me, I start to act rude.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
20. I become furious when I am criticized.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
21. As soon as I start working, I feel fatigue setting in.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
22. I have had episodes of nausea and/or dizziness.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
23. When I wake up at night, I have difficulty falling back asleep.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
24. I worry about even minor things.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
25. I find it hard to concentrate fully on my work.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
26. I feel hopeless more and more often.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
27. I have had memory lapses and may forget to do something important.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
28. My throat feels tight and it is hard to breathe in.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
29. I feel sad more and more often.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
30. I sleep well and have restful sleep.
Almost never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always