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The document introduces the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS), which is a 'distress thermometer' for rating feelings of distress, fear, anxiety, or discomfort on a scale from 0 to 100. It outlines various levels of distress, ranging from total relaxation at 0 to the highest distress at 100. Users are encouraged to monitor their distress levels over time and in different situations.

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Suds

The document introduces the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS), which is a 'distress thermometer' for rating feelings of distress, fear, anxiety, or discomfort on a scale from 0 to 100. It outlines various levels of distress, ranging from total relaxation at 0 to the highest distress at 100. Users are encouraged to monitor their distress levels over time and in different situations.

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The distress thermometer –

Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)


Try to get used to rating your distress, fear, anxiety or discomfort on a scale of 0-100. Imagine you
have a ‘distress thermometer’ to measure your feelings according to the following scale. Notice how
your level of distress and fear changes over time and in different situations.

100 Highest distress/fear/anxiety/discomfort that you have ever felt

90 Extremely anxious/distressed

80 Very anxious/distressed, can’t concentrate

70 Quite anxious/distressed, interfering with performance

60

50 Moderate anxiety/distress, uncomfortable but can continue to perform

40

30 Mild anxiety/distress, no interference with performance

20 Minimal anxiety/distress

10 Alert and awake, concentrating well

0 Totally relaxed

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