I count to ten, take deep breaths, or practice other relaxation techniques.

2. I seek out emotional support from others.

3. I try to find the information that I need to understand my situation.

4. I find myself so overwhelmed that I shut down completely.

5. I find it difficult to find someone to confide in.

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6. I worry about the negative consequences of stressful events.

7. I develop strategies to get me back on track.

8. I take time to relax.

9. I keep thinking that there's not much I can do to help myself.

I set goals to help improve the issue.

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11. I prefer to keep my problems to myself.

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12. I distract myself with the activities I enjoy.

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13. I enjoy active recreation (outdoor activities, sports, interactive entertainment,

etc.).

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14. I try to do the best I can given the constraints of the situation.
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15. I am able to communicate my needs.

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16. I find reasons to laugh.

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17. I think of ways that I can change the situation to make it better.

r each question, mark the answer that best describes you.

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened
unexpectedly?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important
things in your life?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and "stressed"?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

4. In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day-to-day problems and
annoyances?
 Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with
important changes that were occurring in your life?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

6. In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your
personal problems?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

7. In the last month, how often have you felt things were going your way?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

8. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things
you had to do?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

9. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the irritations in your life?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

10. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

11. In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened
that were outside of your control?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

12. In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you
have to accomplish?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

13. In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your
time?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often

14. In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you
could not overcome them?

Never Almost Never Sometimes Fairly Often Very Often