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  1. Challenges When Quitting
  2. Handling Stress
  3. Quiz: Stress

Quiz: Stress

Take this quiz to find out if you are having stressful feelings. For each question, click the response that best describes how often you felt a certain way during the last month.

 

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Results

There may be some things that occasionally upset you or are difficult to deal with, but overall you are handling your stress.

Everybody’s stressors are different. Certain events—even happy ones—can trigger stress. If you’re concerned about stress in your life, you might want to talk to a friend or family member about how you’re feeling.

The stress you’re having probably isn’t overwhelming, but it might be causing problems in your daily life. These problems may be making you feel down, anxious, or nervous.

If you’re concerned about stress in your life, you might want to talk to a friend or family member about how you’re feeling.

Manage Your Stress

There may be some things that occasionally upset you or are difficult to deal with, but overall you are handling your stress.

It’s important to find healthy ways to reduce stress and take care of yourself without smoking. There are many smokefree ways to relax your mind and body to help you cope with stress.

You’ve got a lot going on right now. Whether the problems and stressors are at home, at work, or in your social circle, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed.

Everybody’s stressors are different. Certain events—even happy ones—can trigger stress. If you’re concerned about stress in your life, you might want to talk to a friend or family member about how you’re feeling.

Take Stress Seriously

Stress can affect your body, your thoughts, and your feelings. Long-term stress can lead to health problems. Understanding the causes of your stress causes of your stress is an important first step in dealing with it. If you’re feeling high levels of stress, try talking to a friend, family member, or your doctor. And find ways to reduce stress and take care of yourself without smoking.

Smoking and Stress: They’re Linked

Many people who feel stressed turn to smoking to make them feel better. Understanding the relationship between smoking and stress can help you deal with stress and become or stay smokefree.

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