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Below, you will see a list of events, all of which create a certain degree of stress in your life.   Sit back, take a moment, and review your life over the past 2 years.  Make note in your mind the things that have happened to you and your family.  Now go through the following list.  Click on the check box of those events that have occurred.  At the end of the 43 events you will see a box showing your your total. 

NOTE: No records are kept of any test scores.  When you refresh the screen all data is permanently erased.  If you are not using Internet Explorer, you will not be able to take this test automatically.  Instead, check the appropriate boxes and then add up those numbers associated with the checked boxes.

100

Death of a spouse

73

Divorce
36 Change to different line of work 37 Death of a close friend
65 Marital separation (or separation from any major intimate relationship) 63  Jail term
63 Death of a close family member 53 Personal injury or illness
44 Major change in health or behavior of a family member 47 Being fired from work
40 Sexual difficulties 45 Marital reconciliation
39 Gain of new family member thru birth, adoption, or remarriage 45 Retirement
39 Business readjustment 40 Pregnancy
38 Major change in finances 50 Marriage
35 Increase in number of arguments with spouse 23 Trouble with boss/superior
31 Mortgage or loan for major purchase (i.e. home, etc.) 30 Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
29 Changes in responsibility at work 29 Son or daughter leaving home
28 Outstanding Personal Achievement 26 Spouse stops work outside of home
29 Trouble with in-laws 26 Going back to school
25 Change in living condition (rebuilding, remodeling) 20 Change in residence
20 Change in work hours or responsibilities 20 Change in school
24 Revision/change of personal habits 19 Change in recreational habits
19 Change in church/spiritual activities 18 Change in social activities
17 Purchase of major items (auto, computer, etc) 16 Change in sleeping habits
15 Change in number of family get-togethers 15 Change in eating habits
15 Vacation 12 Christmas
11 Minor violations of the law (e.g., traffic tickets, misdemeanors)

Your overall Stress Score is:

So, what does all this mean? 

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  • If your score is below 150 you are less likely to suffer the effects of cumulative stress. 

  • If your score is between 150-300 you may be suffering from chronic stress, depending on how you have been able to deal with the stressful situations that have been in your life. 

  • If your score is above 300 you are probably suffering from some of the detrimental effects of stress. These include: physical illness (can be chronic or severe), poor sleep patterns, increased irritability or difficult to control anger, difficulty in concentration, depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking or acting, family problems, behavioral problems with children, increasingly dysfunctional relationships, indecision that interferes with your successful functioning, or job difficulties.

  • It is important to pay attention to your score. These results have been derived from interviews and studies with thousands of people, nationwide. For many people, being aware of these signs of stress can help them take preventative measures, so that they may avoid a good deal of the 'after effect' of major life stress.
  • If you know of someone with a lot of stress, encourage them to take this test also, and if they feel limited in options or solutions to their present stressful problems, suggest they get help. Taking preventative steps to deal with stress is the best way to avoid unpleasant consequences!

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This test was developed by Thomas Holmes, M.D., University of Washington School of Medicine