PSM-25 Psychological Stress Scale Test - the question form
Questions: 25 · 5 minutes
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1. Feeling tense and extremely agitated.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
2. A lump-in-the-throat sensation and/or dry mouth.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
3. I am overloaded with work. I do not have enough time.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
4. I eat too quickly or forget to eat.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
5. After work, I cannot switch off from thoughts about unfinished tasks, problems, or plans; I get stuck ruminating about work situations and unresolved issues, and I think over my ideas again and again.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
6. I feel lonely and misunderstood.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
7. I have physical complaints such as dizziness, headaches, tension and discomfort in the neck, back pain, and stomach cramps.
1 – Never
2 – Extremely rarely
3 – Very rarely
4 – Rarely
5 – Sometimes
6 – Often
7 – Very often
8 – Constantly (daily)
8. I am preoccupied with gloomy thoughts and worn out by anxious feelings.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
9. I have sudden hot and cold flashes.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
10. I forget about appointments or tasks that I need to do or take care of.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
11. My mood often worsens; I can easily cry when I feel hurt or show aggression or anger.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
12. I feel tired.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – all the time (every day)
13. In difficult situations, I clench my teeth (or clench my fists).
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
14. I feel calm and at ease.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
15. I have difficulty breathing and/or I suddenly feel short of breath.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
16. I have digestive or bowel problems (e.g., pain, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation).
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
17. I feel tense, worried, and keyed up.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
18. I am easily startled; sudden noises make me jump.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
19. I need more than half an hour to fall asleep.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
20. I feel confused; my thoughts are muddled; I lack focus and cannot concentrate.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
21. I look tired; I have bags or dark circles under my eyes.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
22. I feel a weight on my shoulders.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
23. I feel restless and need to keep moving; I cannot stay still (standing or sitting) in one place.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
24. I have difficulty controlling my actions, emotions, mood, or gestures.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
25. I feel tense.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
1. Feeling tense and extremely agitated.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
2. A lump-in-the-throat sensation and/or dry mouth.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
3. I feel overloaded with work. I do not have enough time.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – all the time (every day)
4. I eat too quickly or forget to eat.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
5. After work, I cannot switch off from thoughts about unfinished tasks, problems, or plans; I get stuck dwelling on work situations and unresolved issues, and I think over my ideas again and again.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
6. I feel lonely and misunderstood.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
7. I experience physical discomfort (e.g., dizziness, headaches, neck tension or discomfort, back pain, stomach cramps).
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
8. I am preoccupied with gloomy thoughts and exhausted by anxious feelings.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
9. I have sudden hot or cold flashes.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
10. I forget about appointments or tasks I need to do or take care of.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
11. My mood often worsens; I can easily cry when hurt or show aggression or rage.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
12. I feel tired.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
13. In difficult situations, I clench my teeth (or make a fist).
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
14. I feel calm and serene.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
15. I have difficulty breathing and/or suddenly feel short of breath.
1 - never
2 - extremely rarely
3 - very rarely
4 - rarely
5 - sometimes
6 - often
7 - very often
8 - constantly (every day)
16. I have digestive or bowel problems (pain, cramps, diarrhea, or constipation).
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
17. I have felt tense, worried, and keyed up.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
18. I am easily startled; noises or rustling make me jump.
1 – Never
2 – Extremely rarely
3 – Very rarely
4 – Rarely
5 – Sometimes
6 – Often
7 – Very often
8 – Constantly (every day)
19. I need more than half an hour to fall asleep.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (every day)
20. I feel confused; my thoughts are muddled; I lack focus and cannot concentrate.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
21. I look tired; I have bags or dark circles under my eyes.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
22. I feel like I have a weight on my shoulders.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
23. I feel anxious and need to keep moving; I cannot stay still in one place, either standing or sitting.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
24. I have difficulty controlling my actions, emotions, mood, or gestures.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)
25. I feel tense.
1 – never
2 – extremely rarely
3 – very rarely
4 – rarely
5 – sometimes
6 – often
7 – very often
8 – constantly (daily)