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18

Do you feel like you are constantly rushing to complete one task in order to move on to the next?

No Yes

17

Do you feel excitement and fatigue at the same time?

No Yes

16

Is there a desire to calm down before sleep or a surge of energy that keeps you up late?

No Yes

15

Are there difficulties falling asleep or interrupted sleep?

No Yes

14

Do you experience a feeling of anxiety or nervousness that is hard to control?

No Yes

13

Does a too rapid transition to states of anger, rage, shouting, or screaming occur?

No Yes

12

Are there any memory lapses or feelings of distraction, especially under pressure?

No Yes

11

Is there a craving for sugar — do you need to eat something sweet after a meal?

No Yes

10

Are you noticing an increase in waist circumference, almost 89–90 cm (abdominal fat not related to bloating)?

No Yes

9

Do you have a skin condition like eczema or very thin skin?

No Yes

8

Is there bone loss or signs of osteopenia/osteoporosis?

No Yes

7

Do you experience high blood pressure or frequent heart palpitations not related to stress or external stimuli?

No Yes

6

Do you have high blood sugar or symptoms of its imbalance (spikes and drops between meals)?

No Yes

5

Are there any digestive disorders, ulcers, or gastroesophageal reflux disease?

No Yes

4

Has it become harder to recover from physical injuries?

No Yes

3

Are there any unexplained pink or purple marks like scratches on the abdomen or back?

No Yes

2

Irregular menstrual cycle?

No Yes

1

Is there a decline in fertility?

No Yes