Symptom Self-Assessment
Select how frequently you experience each response pattern over the past 2 weeks.
1. Urgency & Racing Thoughts: I feel frantic pressure to fix everything immediately.
Stress (Tension)
2. Emotional Depletion: Rest and weekends no longer recharge my energy.
Burnout (Exhaustion)
3. Physical Hyper-Arousal: Muscle clenching, shallow breathing, or jittery impatience.
Stress (Tension)
4. Cynicism & Detachment: I feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or irritable toward work.
Burnout (Exhaustion)
5. Emotional Reactivity: I care excessively about outcomes, leading to anxiety and agitation.
Stress (Tension)
6. Helplessness & Inefficacy: "Nothing I do matters anymore" or feeling completely drained.
Burnout (Exhaustion)
DIFFERENTIAL VERDICT
Acute Stress Dominant
High autonomic arousal with preserved emotional investment.
🔥 Crisis Overload
High Stress + High Burnout
⚡ Acute Stress Zone
High Tension, Low Burnout
🧊 Chronic Burnout Zone
High Exhaustion, Low Tension
🌱 Balanced Adaptation
Manageable Strain, Good Recovery
Situational Tension (Stress)
0%
Systemic Depletion (Burnout)
0%
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Editorial Boundary & Scientific Disclaimer:
This assessment is an educational self-reflection matrix comparing acute sympathetic nervous system tension (PSS-10 framework) with chronic occupational exhaustion (MBI framework). It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical assessment. If distress interferes with daily life, consult a healthcare provider.