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Stress is any action or situation that places special physical or psychological demands on your equilibrium. Both good and bad actions and situations produce stress. So, while some actions are obviously stressful, like divorce, other actions are stressful without appearing to be, like marriage.

Take a few minutes to check theboxes next to the life events you are currently experiencing. Use the instructions below the assessment to determine your results.

	Life Events
	1. A lot more or a lot less trouble with a boss
	2. A major change in sleeping habits (sleeping more or less or change in part of the day when you sleep)
	3. A major change in eating habits (eating more or less, or very different meal hours)
	4. A major change of personal habits (difference in dress, manner, associations,etc.)
	5. A major change in your usual type and/or amount of recreation
	6. A major change in your social activities (clubs, dancing, movies, friends, etc.)
	7. A major change in church activities
	8. A major change in the number of family get-togethers
	9. A major change in financial state
	10. Trouble with your in-laws
	11. A major change in the number of arguments with a spouse
	12. A major change in sexual activity
	13. Major personal injury or illness
	14. Death of a close family member (do not include spouse)
	15. Death of spouse
	16. Death of a close friend
	17. Gained a new family member (through birth, adoption, child move back in)
	18. Major change in the health or behavior of a family member
	19. Change in residence
	20. Detention in jail or other institution
	21. Minor violations of the law (traffic tickets, disturbing the peace, etc.)
	22. Major change in business (merger, reorganization, bankruptcy, etc.)
	23. Marriage
	24. Divorce
	25. Marital separation
	26. Outstanding personal achievement
	27. Son or daughter leaving home
	28. Retirement from work
	29. Major change in work hours or conditions
	30. Major change in responsibilities at work (promotion, demotion, transfer)
	31. Been fired from work
	32. Major change in living conditions (new home, remodeling, deterioration of home or neighborhood)
	33. Spouse beginning or ceasing work outside the home
	34. Taking on a mortgage greater than $25,000 (purchase a new home, business, etc.)
	35. Taking on a mortgage or loan less than $25,000 (purchase a car, appliance, boat, etc.)
	36. Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan
	37. Vacation
	38. Changing to a new school
	39. Changing to a different line of work
	40. Beginning or ceasing formal schooling
	41. Marital reconciliation with mate
	42. Pregnancy
	Your Total Score: Remember your total score and view our score explanation.

*Screening tests, such as the one on this web site, are not intended to provide a diagnosis. But they may help identify any symptoms and determine whether a further evaluation by a medical or mental health professional is necessary. As with any other illness, you should see your doctor if you think you might have symptoms of depression or addiction.

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