Frustration Intolerance: Signs You Have It & 4 Fun Ways to Build Patience

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses frustration intolerance, its causes, symptoms, and impact on mental health. She introduces the Frustration Discomfort Scale, which measures different aspects of frustration intolerance. The video also covers strategies to manage and increase frustration tolerance through practical exercises like mindfulness and facing fears.

What is low frustration tolerance often associated with?

• An ability to cope with stress

• High levels of patience

• A low threshold for frustration

• A high tolerance for discomfort

Which therapy is the Frustration Discomfort Scale based on?

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Gestalt Therapy

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What does the entitlement subscale measure?

• Your ability to handle failure

• Your tolerance for emotional states

• Your belief in getting what you want without effort

• How much you avoid daily hassles

Which subscale measures the intolerance of emotional states like anxiety?

• Achievement frustration

• Entitlement

• Discomfort intolerance

• Emotional intolerance

What can low frustration tolerance be a symptom of?

• High intelligence

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Physical fitness

• Strong social skills

Which exercise involves choosing the longest line at the grocery store?

• Drip torture

• Zen Master Stare

• Snail's pace challenge

• Fear facing challenge

What is the purpose of the fear-facing challenge?

• To increase physical strength

• To improve memory

• To push you out of your comfort zone safely

• To avoid discomfort