Chart 3.

Lipp’s stress symptoms inventory (LSSI) for adults. Physical and psychological symptoms of stressed participants: resistance and near exhaustion phases

a) Mark with F2 symptoms that you have experienced in the last week.

( ) 1. Memory problems

( ) 2. General discomfort without specific cause

( ) 3. Tingling in the extremities

( ) 4. Constant feeling of physical wear out

( ) 5. Appetite change

( ) 6. Onset of skin problems

( ) 7. Hypertension (high blood pressure)

( ) 8. Constant fatigue

( ) 9. Gastritis, ulcers or prolonged stomach upset

( ) 10. Dizziness or “floating” sensation

Add 1 point for each F2 marked: F2 = ........

b) Mark with P2 symptoms that you have experienced in the last week.

( ) 11. Excessive emotional sensitivity (very nervous)

( ) 12. Doubting on yourself

( ) 13. Constantly thinking of one subject

( ) 14. Excessive irritability

( ) 15. Decreased libido (unwilling to have sex)

Add 1 point for each P2 marked: P2 = .......