I've always been a type B except when I was on steroids, lol.

"Type A individuals can be described as impatient, excessively time-conscious, insecure about their status, highly competitive, hostile and aggressive, and incapable of relaxation. [1] They are often high achieving workaholics who multi-task, drive themselves with deadlines, and are unhappy about the smallest of delays. Because of these characteristics, Type A individuals are often described as "stress junkies."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_A_...onality_theory

"Type A personality generally refers to hard workers who are often preoccupied with schedules and the speed of their performance. Type B personalities may be more creative, imaginative, and philosophical. The test consists of 30 multiple-choice items. Scores range from 35 to 380. Type A is associated with a high score while Type B is associated with a low score."

http://www.psych.uncc.edu/pagoolka/TypeA-B-intro.html

I scored 184 out of 380 on the above test, which slots into a fairly low B score. Analytical, introverted personalities (which I am, intrinsically) are not usually classified as Type A. We are way too methodical in our approach to problems/solutions . . . even if we are hard working and bull-headed. :D That's probably the reason we clash with Type A's though ...

I have some Type A characteristics, for sure . . . but we probably all do.

Cherie

Thanks for this test....I scored 199, almost right in the middle, imho :)

The wiki definition is definitely not me! I'm aware of time, and am responsible to get things done on time, but I'm not obsessed with it, or go overboard with it.

I'm competitive, but I don't have to win. In work, I want to be the one known to help everyone and help come up with the solution. More people-pleaser type, than to win at everything.

I'm definitely not hostile or agressive. I relax really well!

I'm an excellent multi-tasker, and I do get a little crazy with important deadlines, but not overly so. For example, my youngest is leaving on a mission for 2 years. There is a list of clothes/items that he needs to have before he leaves. I know the deadline is Dec. 17th, and I'm slowly working on getting things ready a little at a time. I'm not going crazy with it, but I'm working on it.

I'm not a stress-junkie, because I hate stress!

The other definition fits better. But I have a ton of those Type B traits! I'm very creative and imaginative.

I scored a 202 on the test. I think that shows I'm a good mixture of both A and B.

Well, I'm a 320. Never thought I was that much of a Type A, wow.:confused:

My score was a 192. Maybe I am not the type A I used to be. lol

I scored a 161....but since I have MS I tend to do things slower than usual and I have to keep a schedule of activities if I want to remember any of them! But....I think I'm a Type B regardless of the MS.

Holy carp, Cherie just described me to a T (Type A personality). She'll know what I mean. ;)

I can feel a HUGE health difference in periods when my stress and anxiety are at all time lows, and terrible during periods of higher stress and anxiety.

I can 110% say, while MS was lurking for much longer.... it was buying my first house that required 109208349 repairs (and not minor ones) and dealing with a jerk contractor that 'triggered' my dark period of limbo to diagnosis.

I may still be only feeling mild symptoms of MS and be undiagnosed otherwise, had it not been for the amount of stress involved in living in a house on jackposts for 2 months + with rain pouring in your basement, with the house rocking anytime the wind blew (and I'm in the Maritimes... so you can just IMAGINE) and then finally once that is all settled, your roof leaks all over the place in your closet.

Oh, and finding out you wasted $300 on your home inspector who can't tell the difference between knob and tube, aluminum and copper wiring. Another fully unexpected cost.

And the furnace that broke down EVERY WINTER.

I think I lived in the land of "Hi, we're going to help trigger your Multiple Sclerosis" for those 3 years. Oh, and the relationship that crumbled to pieces.

Edit: Score was 210 actually.

Wow dmplaura, you're lucky that whole thing didn't send you to your grave!!

Every time my DH asks about a new house, I think of all the work and politely decline.

I seriously thought it was going to :(