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Some typical responses to different levels of #stress in this infographic that lists criteria for different areas on the "stress continuum". I can use this to remind myself that I won't always feel as I feel now (for better and worse).
Thriving: “I got this.”
Surviving: “Something isn’t right.”
Struggling: “I can’t keep this up.”
In Crisis: “I can’t survive this.”
PDF: https://cohcwcovidsupport.org/s/StressContinuum_English.pdf
from https://cohcwcovidsupport.org/ via @kottke https://kottke.org/20/11/how-are-you-doing
![4 columns, left to right
Thriving: “I got this.” [green]
Calm and steady with minor mood fluctuations
Able to take things in stride
Consistent performance
Able to take feedback and to adjust to changes of plans
Able to focus
Able to communicate effectively
Normal sleep patterns and appetite
Surviving: “Something isn’t right.” [yellow]
Nervousness, sadness, increased mood fluctuations
Inconsistent performance
More easily overwhelmed or irritated
Increased need for control and difficulty adjusting to changes
Trouble sleeping or eating
Activities and relationships you used to enjoy seem less interesting or even stressful
Muscle tension, low energy, headaches
Struggling: “I can’t keep this up.” [orange]
Persistent fear, panic, anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness
Exhaustion
Poor performance and difficulty making decisions or concentrating
Avoiding interaction with coworkers, family, and friends
Fatigue, aches and pains
Restless, disturbed sleep
Self-medicating with substances, food, or other numbing activities
In Crisis: “I can’t survive this.” [red]
Disabling distress and loss of function
Panic attacks
Nightmares or flashbacks
Unable to fall or stay asleep
Intrusive thoughts
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Easily enraged or aggressive
Careless mistakes and inability to focus
Feeling numb, lost, or out of control
Withdrawal from relationships
Dependence on substances, food,
or other numbing activities to cope
Adapted from: [credits in PDF, see link in toot]](https://social-coop-media.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/111/013/437/765/528/845/original/e1ffbd5fb9b790de.png "4 columns, left to right
Thriving: “I got this.” [green]
Calm and steady with minor mood fluctuations
Able to take things in stride
Consistent performance
Able to take feedback and to adjust to changes of plans
Able to focus
Able to communicate effectively
Normal sleep patterns and appetite
Surviving: “Something isn’t right.” [yellow]
Nervousness, sadness, increased mood fluctuations
Inconsistent performance
More easily overwhelmed or irritated
Increased need for control and difficulty adjusting to changes
Trouble sleeping or eating
Activities and relationships you used to enjoy seem less interesting or even stressful
Muscle tension, low energy, headaches
Struggling: “I can’t keep this up.” [orange]
Persistent fear, panic, anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness
Exhaustion
Poor performance and difficulty making decisions or concentrating
Avoiding interaction with coworkers, family, and friends
Fatigue, aches and pains
Restless, disturbed sleep
Self-medicating with substances, food, or other numbing activities
In Crisis: “I can’t survive this.” [red]
Disabling distress and loss of function
Panic attacks
Nightmares or flashbacks
Unable to fall or stay asleep
Intrusive thoughts
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Easily enraged or aggressive
Careless mistakes and inability to focus
Feeling numb, lost, or out of control
Withdrawal from relationships
Dependence on substances, food,
or other numbing activities to cope
Adapted from: [credits in PDF, see link in toot]")
@brainwane Oof. I’ve definitely spent too much time in the right side of this image this year.
I'm glad you and I can help each other laugh, look at pretty pictures, and otherwise mentally rest for a second.
@brainwane thanks, needed this
@m04 Glad it's useful.
@brainwane Thanks for this... just confirmed what I basically already know 
@daughterofrao I wish you as much respite as possible.
@brainwane @kottke I tend to be "Dependent on food and other numbing activities (e.g. gaming)" even when I'm feeling to the left.
Luckily I also find some quite weird stuff (that' people consider constructive) "numbing" e.g. teaching physics (in the moment, that is, class preparation on the other hand can be a stressful nightmare), and acting in a play (rehearsals tonight, fun and relaxing for various reasons... including that it's not part of "making a living").
This is really interesting.
I wonder how this would look when designed for Autistic & ADHD people?
For example, most Autistic people will never take unexpected change in stride.
Does that mean we're never thriving, or could there be a version of this chart that's more finely grained eg "recover from unexpected change without experiencing a meltdown / unexpected change affects you for most of the day/ unexpected change triggers meltdown / anticipation of unexpected change triggers meltdown "
@brainwane @kottke Me, reading this chart: "....Oh."