Score each item 1 to 5 according to how much each statement applies to you.   Note that there are no right or wrong answers.

Key:   1. Almost always    2. Often    3. Sometimes    4. Rarely    5. Never

 1.  I eat at least one hot, balanced meal a day......................................................   ___

 2.  I get seven to eight hours sleep at least four nights a week...............................   ___

 3.  I give and receive affection regularly...............................................................   ___

 4.  I have at least one relative within 80 Km on whom I can rely.........................    ___

 5.  I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice a week............................    ___

 6.  I smoke less than half a pack of cigarettes a day.............................................   ___

 7.  I take fewer than five alcoholic drinks a week...............................................    ___

 8.  I am the appropriate weight for my height......................................................   ___

 9.  I have an income to meet my basic expenses.................................................    ___

10  I get strength from my religious beliefs...........................................................    ___

11  I regularly attend club or social activities.......................................................    ___

12  I have a network of friends and acquaintances...............................................    ___

13  I have one or more friends to confide in about personal matters.....................    ___

14  I am in good health.......................................................................................    ___

15  I am able to speak openly about my feelings when angry or worried..............    ___

16  I have regular conversations with the people I live with about domestic

      problems,eg chores, money, and daily living issues........................................    ___

17  I do something for fun at least once a week...................................................    ___

18  I am able to organise my time effectively.......................................................    ___

19  I drink fewer than three cups of coffee (or tea or cola drinks) a day...............    ___

20  I take quiet time for myself during the day.....................................................    ___

TOTAL..............................................................................................................    ___

Add up your score and subtract 20.  Any number over 30 indicates a vulnerability to stress.  You are seriously vulnerable if your score is between 50 and 75, and extremely vulnerable if your score is over 75.