How much stress are we living with? I found this quiz on my computer; I’m not sure when I originally took it, but since I’ve got the start of another tension headache, I thought I’d see where I stood now. Drs Holmes and Rahe developed a list of events and the corresponding amount of stress they cause. The combined total of both positive and negative stresses in the past year gives you an idea of your current stress level. How many events on this list apply to you?
EVENT
- Death of spouse 100
- Divorce 73
- Marital separation 65
- Jail term 63
- Death of a close family member 63
- Personal Injury or illness 53
- Marriage 50
- Fired at work 47
- Marital reconciliation 45
- Retirement 45
- Change In health of family member 44
- Pregnancy 40
- Sexual difficulties 39
- Addition of new family member 39
- Business of adjustment 39
- Change in financial status 38
- Death of a close friend 37
- Change to different line of work 36
- Change in number of arguments with spouse 35
- Mortgage over $100,000 31
- Foreclosure of mortgage or loan 30
- Change in job responsibilities 29
- Child leaving home 29
- Trouble with in-laws 29
- Outstanding personal achievement 28
- Wife or husband begins or stops work 26
- Change in living conditions 25
- Revision of personal habits 24
- Trouble with boss 23
- Change in work hours or conditions 20
- Change in residence 20
- Change in recreational activities 19
- Change in church activities 19
- Mortgage or loan under $100,000 17
- Change in sleeping habits 16
- Change in number of family get-togethers 15
- Change in eating habits 15
- Vacation 13
- Christmas/Holiday 12
- Minor violations of the law 11
Less than 150 = minor stress.
150-199 = mild stress
200-299 = moderate stress
Over 300 = major stress.
Yikes, I scored 15 stressors for over 400 points! Obviously I have some major stress reducing to do. I’m off to take an Excedrin and a warm bath.
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