Have a look at the Life Events Survey below to see if you are suffering from the effects of cumulative stress. Determine which life events have occurred in your life over the past two years and 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. Please note that the stress scores on the above survey are averaged over many people. The degree to which any particular event is stressful to you will depend on how you perceive it.
Score Results
- Under 150 You are less likely to be suffering the effects of cumulative stress.
- 150 – 300 You may be suffering from chronic stress, depending on how you perceived and coped with the particular life events that occurred.
- 300+ It is likely you are experiencing some detrimental effects of cumulative stress.
| Life Event | Average Stress Score |
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Death of spouse Divorce Marital separation Jail term Death of close family member Personal injury or illness Marriage Being fired from work Marital problems Retirement Change in health of family member Pregnancy Sexual difficulties Gain of new family member Business readjustment Change in finances Death of close friend Change to different line of work Change in number of arguments with spouse Mortgage or loan for major purchase (such as a home) Foreclosure of mortgage or loan Change in responsibilities at work Son or daughter leaving home Trouble with in‑laws Outstanding personal achievement Spouse begins or stops work Beginning or finishing school Change in living conditions Revision of personal habits Trouble with boss Change in work hours or conditions Change in residence Change in school Change in recreation Change in church activities Change in social activities Mortgage or loan for lesser purchase (such as a car or TV) Change in sleeping habits Change in number of family get‑togethers Change in eating habits Vacation Christmas Minor violations of the law |
100 73 65 63 63 53 50 47 45 45 44 40 39 39 39 38 37 36 35 31 30 29 29 29 28 26 26 25 24 23 20 20 20 19 19 18 17 16 15 15 13 12 11 |
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