Am I Experiencing Litigation Stress?

Litigation often creates pressure that builds quietly over time. This short self-test is designed to help you notice whether litigation stress may be present for you right now. There are no lengthy forms, and no obligation to take the next step. The exercise takes around 5–7 minutes. It is not a diagnosis or an evaluation, but a way to gain orientation and clarity.

How this self-test works

Please read each statement and answer with a simple Yes or No. Try not to overthink your answers. Your first response is usually the most accurate. At the end, you’ll compare the number of “Yes” answers you noted, with the guidance provided. Take a breath, and begin when you’re ready.

Self-Test

Emotional experience

01. When you think about your legal situation, do you often feel tense, anxious, overwhelmed, or on edge?

Yes
No

02. Are you experiencing intense fear or dread of the potential outcome of your litigation?

Yes
No

03. Have you noticed changes in your mood, such as increased irritability or emotional sensitivity, since the legal process began?

Yes
No

04. Do you feel emotionally drained, with less capacity to recover from everyday challenges?

Yes
No

05. Do “what if” scenarios about your case regularly pull your attention away from the present moment?

Yes
No

Physical experience

06. Do you experience stress-related physical tension, such as headaches, tight shoulders, or jaw tension?

Yes
No

07. Do you feel tired or depleted even after resting or sleeping?

Yes
No

08. Have you noticed that your body seems more vulnerable — for example, getting sick more easily than before?

Yes
No

09. Is your sleep affected, whether through difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, or waking too early?

Yes
No

10. Have your eating patterns changed noticeably since the legal process began?

Yes
No

Mental and cognitive experience

11. Do you find it harder to concentrate on things unrelated to your case?

Yes
No

12. Do you experience mental fog, forgetfulness, or slower thinking?

Yes
No

13. Do decisions feel heavier or more difficult than they used to?

Yes
No

14. Do you find yourself repeatedly reviewing conversations, emails, or details connected to the case?

Yes
No

15. Do you sometimes doubt your memory or second-guess your recollection of events?

Yes
No

Behavioural and social experience

16. Have you withdrawn from social contact or reduced time with friends or family?

Yes
No

17. Have routines that used to support you — meals, movement, rest — become harder to maintain?

Yes
No

18. Do activities you once enjoyed feel less accessible or harder to engage with?

Yes
No

19. Have you noticed changes in coping habits, such as increased use of alcohol, cigarettes, or other distractions?

Yes
No

20. Do you feel compelled to check messages, emails, or updates related to your case, even when it interrupts other activities?

Yes
No

Scoring your self-test

Please press the “Evaluation” button after you have marked your answers.



Reflecting on what you noticed

If you answered “Yes” to 5–7 statements, litigation stress is likely present and beginning to shape parts of your daily experience.
If you answered “Yes” to 8–12 statements, the legal process is likely placing a sustained mental and emotional load on your life, even if you are still functioning outwardly.
If you answered “Yes” to more than 12 statements, litigation stress is likely affecting multiple areas of your life at the same time and may be difficult to manage without additional structure or support.
These ranges are not a diagnosis and do not measure severity. They are meant to help you understand how broadly litigation pressure may currently be influencing your life.

What you can do next?

Noticing these patterns is already a step toward regaining clarity. If this check resonates, you may want support that helps you stabilise mental and emotional load while legal matters continue. If you’d like to talk through what you noticed, you can book a 15-minute Orientation Call — a brief, no-obligation conversation to explore what might be helpful next.

Logo-Litigation-Stress-Coach, Anja Sigmund

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