Top 15 stressed-out states

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It's no secret that psychological stress is a big problem in a work-hard, play-hard country like ours. In a new Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans said they had experienced stress in the past day. But the poll showed that stress is a much bigger problem in some states than in others. Is yours one of them?

Keep clicking to see the top 15 stressed-out states.

14. Tennessee (TIE)

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The Volunteer State kicks off the list. Though almost 60 percent of people in Tennessee said they were optimistic about the future, more than 40 percent volunteered that they experience stress on a day-to-day basis.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 40.3

14. Michigan (TIE)

Maybe Michiganders are spending too much time at work and not enough time outdoors enjoying the Great Lakes - they score high on emotional and physical well-being but low on work satisfaction.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 40.3

12. Connecticut (TIE)

Residents of the Nutmeg State aren't so nuts about their work, scoring high on health and general well-being, but low on job creation and work satisfaction.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 40.4

12. North Carolina (TIE)

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Down in North Carolina, stress is up - the state was ranked 48th for emotional health.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 40.4

11. Washington

In a state famous for rainy weather, the dark clouds seem figurative as well as literal. Washingtonians report good emotional health but poor work satisfaction.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 40.9

10. Rhode Island

Stress is a big problem in the nation's smallest state. Rhode Island falls low on the economic index, lacking jobs and general confidence in the economy.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 41.0

9. New Hampshire

"Live free or die?" Maybe New Hampshire's motto should be "Live Stressed." State residents report good health and general well-being but low job satisfaction.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 41.1

8. Nevada

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Lost Wages, anyone? Nevadans' low confidence about the state economy seems to translate into high levels of stress.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 41.2

7. Ohio

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Residents of The Buckeye State enjoy their college football rivalries but have complaints about their quality of life.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 41.9

6. Oregon

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Do beautiful vistas calm Oregonians' jangled nerves? Maybe not so much.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 42.3

5. Massachusetts

Is Massachusetts the brainiest state? One thing's for sure - it's not the most relaxed.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 42.6

4. Idaho

Its potato production might be thriving, but Idaho's economy scores low otherwise - pushing it near the top of the high-stress list.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 43.0

3. West Virginia

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Folks in the Mountain State might be sitting under a mountain of work, reporting dissatisfaction with their jobs.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 43.6

2. Kentucky

Kentucky ranks low for political, economic, and general well-being, which might explain its residents' high stress levels.

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 44.9

1. Utah

The state considered by some to be the nation's most religious is also the most stressed out, according to the poll. Praise the Lord and pass the Valium?

Percentage of citizens reporting stress: 45.1