The Pressure Gauge
Two minutes. No account. No judgement. Move each slider to where you honestly are right now, and see a snapshot of your pressure. Then, if you can, share it.
How it works
1. Move each slider from 0 (under control) to 10 (breaking point). Be honest — no one sees this but you.
2. Hit "Reveal my reading" to see your pressure snapshot.
3. Share it with someone. That is the part that matters.
Work & Job
Pressure from work, shifts, or being self-employed
Money & Debt
Bills, debt, or not enough coming in
Relationships & Family
Conflict, breakdown, or family strain
Isolation & Loneliness
Feeling cut off from people
Sleep & Exhaustion
Not sleeping, or never feeling rested
Drinking & Substances
Relying on drink or something else to cope
Physical Health
Your body, pain, or feeling unwell
Thoughts & Mood
What is going on in your head — low mood, worry, or darker thoughts
Sharing this is talking
Most men would rather text than say it out loud. The gauge gives you the words. Sending it to someone is not oversharing — it is the first sentence of a conversation you have been avoiding.
They cannot read your mind
The people who care about you do not know you are struggling unless you tell them. The gauge hands them the truth without you having to find the words.
A message is easier than a speech
You do not have to explain everything. A screenshot or a shared link says: "this is where I am." That is enough to start.
You are trusting, not burdening
Reaching out is not putting your weight on someone. It is letting them in. Most people are relieved you told them.
It opens the door to real help
Once they know, the pressure stops being only yours. That is how one night becomes survivable.
Not ready to send it to someone you know yet? Send it to someone who listens for a living instead.
The Pressure Gauge is a check-in tool, not a medical assessment or a diagnosis. It does not store your answers or send them anywhere unless you choose to share them. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.