Writing Assignment #1 medical sociology
SAMPLE STRESS DIARY
Name: Nancy
Date: April 19, 2012
Circle One: S M T W Th F S
Is this a typical day? Yes _____ No _____
Review the sample diary form below for directions on completing the Stress Diary.
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Time of Day |
Intensity of Stress (1-7) |
Duration of Stress |
Situation (circumstance, location, people) |
Triggering Event (preceding event) |
Emotional Behavioral Reaction (your feelings about the event) |
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9 AM |
4 |
30 min |
Woke up too late and missed the first class. |
I went to a fun party that lasted until 2:00 a.m. yesterday. |
I got mad at my roommate that she didn’t call me for the class at 7:00. |
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4PM |
7 |
1 hour |
I couldn’t finish the assignment that was due by class today although I worked very hard all morning. It took longer to finish than I expected. |
Set unrealistic time frame or the assignment |
I was extremely nervous because of not being able to finish the assignment on time. |
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6PM |
6 |
All evening |
I have too many assignments due by the end of this week. |
I put off doing all of my assignments until the last minute and now need to finish all the assignments in one week under deadline pressure. |
I worried about the assignments and kept muttering and complaining about having too many assignments. I feel pain in my neck and lower back every time I think about having so many assignments to do. |
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8PM |
3 |
1 hour |
The weather was too cold. |
I didn’t wear enough clothes when I went out for a walk. |
I was really cold and I was angry about the unexpected cold weather in this region. |
STRESS DIARY
Name:
Date:
Circle One: S M T W Th F S
Complete the Stress Diary below. Copy this form for additional space.
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Triggering Event (preceding event) |
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