Check Your Shouldered Load

1 I feel on edge or easily set off by small things.

NeverAlways

2 My body becomes tense, hot, or restless when something bothers me.

NeverAlways

3 I often carry a sense of weight or agitation through the day.

NeverAlways

4 I often carry a sense of weight or agitation through the day.

NeverAlways

5 I raise my voice, interrupt, or speak forcefully during disagreements.

NeverAlways

6 I walk away, slam things, or make sudden moves when upset.

NeverAlways

7 It’s hard to think clearly or be reasonable when I feel challenged.

NeverAlways

8 I often replay confrontations or frustrating moments in my mind.

NeverAlways

9 Tension between me and others seems to build up over time.

NeverAlways

10 People sometimes seem wary, distant, or cautious around me.

NeverAlways

11 Stress or weight affects my work, sleep, or focus.

NeverAlways

12 Once I start getting worked up, it’s hard to pull back.

NeverAlways

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