Causes of Stress

From the list below, check off which life events you have experienced during the past 12 months. Check the point value for each of the events you have checked. Under the My Score column, record the score. (For example, if you got married in the last 12 months, you would record 50 points in the My Score column.) At the end, add up your total score and refer to the legend below to check your stress level.

Life Event	That's me ()	Point Value	My Score
Death of spouse		100
Loss of religious faith		100
Divorce		75
Marriage separation		65
Jail term		65
Loss of reputation		60
Death of a close family member (not spouse)		60
Loss of self-confidence		60
Personal injury or illness		50
Marriage		50
Fired at work		50
Marital reconciliation		50
Retirement		45
Change in health of family member		45
Pregnancy		40
Sexual difficulties		40
Gain a new family member		40
Business readjustment		40
Change in residence		40
Change in financial state		35
Death of a close friend		35
Change to different line of work		35
Increase in number of arguments with spouse		35
Foreclosure of mortgage or loan		30
Taking over major financial responsibility		30
Change in responsibilities at work		30
Son or daughter leaving home		30
Trouble with in-laws		30
Outstanding personal achievement		30
Change in living conditions		25
Trouble with the boss		25
Change in church activities		20
Change in work hours or conditions		20
Change in sleeping habits		20
Change in social activities		15
Vacation		15
Christmas		15
Minor violations of the law		15
Other		15