Here is a checklist of negative reactions to stress and tension:

* Do minor problems and disappointments upset you excessively?
* Do the small pleasures of life fail to satisfy you?
* Are you unable to stop thinking of your worries?
* Do you feel inadequate or suffer from self-doubt?
* Are you constantly tired?
* Do you experience flashes of anger over a minor problem?
* Have you noticed a change in sleeping or eating patterns?
* Do you suffer from chronic pain, headaches, or back aches?