Stress test

 

 

Determine which life events have occurred in your life over the past two years an add up your total stress score. For example, if you got married, changed to a different line of work, changed residence, and took two vacations, your total stress score would be 50 + 36 + 20 + 13 + 13 = 132.

If your total stress score is under 150, you are less likely to be suffering the effects of cumulative stress.

If it is between 150 and 300, you may be suffering from chronic stress, depending on how you perceived and coped with the particular life events that occurred.

If your score is over 300, it is likely you are experiencing some detrimental effects of cumulative stress.

Please note that the stress scores on the above survey are averages over many people. The degree to which any particular event is stressful to you will depend on how you perceive it.

But if you feel like you are suffering from stress and wish to do something about it please contact the clinic for a free consultation today.

Life events survey

100 – Death of a spouse

73 – Divorce

65 – Marital separation

63 – Jail term

63 – Death of a close family member  

53 – Personal injury or illness

50 – Marriage

47 – Being fired from work

45 – Marital problems

45 – Retirement

44 – Change in health of family member

40 – Pregnancy

39 – Sexual difficulties

39 – Gain of new family member

39 – Business readjustment

38 – Change in finances

37 – Death of a close friend

36 – Change to different line of work

35 – Change in number of arguments with spouse

31 – Mortgage or loan for major purchase (such as a home)

30 – Foreclosure of mortgage or loan

29 – Change In responsibilities at work

 

29 – Son or daughter leaving home

29 – Trouble with in-laws

28 – Outstanding personal achievement

26 – Spouse begins or stops work

26 – Beginning or finishing school

25 – Change in living conditions

24 – Revision of personal habits

23 – Trouble with boss

20 – Change in work hours or conditions

20 – Change in residence

20 – Change in school

19 – Change in recreation

19 – Change in church activities

18 – Change in social activities

17 – Mortgage or loan for lesser purchases (such as a car or TV)

16 – Change in sleeping habits

15 – Change in number of family get-togethers

15 – Change in eating habits

13 – Vacation

12 – Christmas

11 – Minor violations of the law