How high is my frustration tolerance? Take the test at the private practice of online psychologist Patric Pförtner.
Psychologist Patric Pförtner

Patric Pförtner

M.Sc. Psychologist, Doctoral Researcher

Test: How high is my frustration tolerance?

People differ in how quickly and how intensely they react when things don't go the way they want. Some don't let problems, setbacks or defeats stop them, while others immediately lose their cool or give up in resignation.

Typical signs of low frustration tolerance can include:

  • quickly giving up when faced with obstacles,
  • intense emotional reactions to setbacks,
  • avoidance of challenging situations.

With this test you can reflect on how you handle frustration and how it affects your life. Please note that this test does not replace a professional diagnosis.

Originally written in German — read the original here: Frustrationstoleranz-Test.

Frustration Tolerance Test: 15 Questions

All questions refer to the last 14 days. The answer options are scaled like a grading system — the first option counts as one point, the last as five. Choose one answer per question and click Evaluate Now at the end.

1. Do you find it hard to be patient when you have to wait for something?

2. Do you quickly become restless when something doesn't go the way you want it to?

3. Do you find it hard to accept when things go differently from what you planned?

4. Do you get annoyed when other people get their way?

5. Do you believe everything in your life should run smoothly?

6. Do you avoid tasks that could be strenuous or frustrating?

7. Do you find it hard to relax when something isn't perfect?

8. Do you feel quickly stressed when obstacles arise?

9. Do you get angry when you can't meet your own expectations?

10. Does it make you angry when others don't treat you respectfully?

11. Do you quickly lose patience when something takes longer than expected?

12. Do you find it hard to stay calm when someone keeps you waiting?

13. Do you often abandon tasks when you run into problems?

14. Do you feel sorry for yourself when life doesn't go the way you want?

15. Do you feel that your life should always be easy and pleasant?

This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional — such as a doctor, psychiatrist or psychotherapist — can advise you on the next steps.

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