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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Learn about the signs and symptoms of stress.

THE STRESS TEST
Take this quick and easy test to find out how stressed you are.

STRESS MANAGEMENT
Effective techniques to help
you cope with stress.

LAUGH YOUR CARES AWAY
It's been said many times, but laughter really can be helpful.

The Stress Test

If you're wandering what degree of stress you live under, here is a quick way to get a fair estimate. Dr Thomas and Dr Richard Rahe composed a table of events and the amount of stress they cause. They interviewed people who actually told them how they would rate specific events for the stress they cause, so this is a human study rather than a medical appraisal of the degree of stress those events caused. Follow the instructions below.

Instructions

Click on each of the events listed if you have experienced them in the last 3 months.

When you reach the end, click on the "CALCULATE STRESS LEVEL" button to find your score.

Locate your score on the stress meter to find out if your stress levels may be affecting your health.

Death of Spouse or Child

Divorce

Marital Separation

Death of Close Family Member

Jail Term

Personal Injury or Illness

Marriage

Fired at Work

Marital Reconciliation

Retirement

Change in Health of Family Member

Pregnancy

Sexual Difficulties

Addition of New Family Member

Adjusting to Changes

Change in Financial Status

Death of a Close Friend

Change to Different Line of Work

Change in Number of Arguments with Spouse

Mortgage over $100,000

Foreclosure of Mortgage or Loan

Change in Job Responsibilities

Child Leaving Home

Trouble with In-Laws

Outstanding Personal Achievement

Spouse Begins or Stops Work

Beginning or End of 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 Recreational Activities

Change in Church Activities

Mortgage or Loan Under $100,000

Change in Sleeping Habits

Change in Number of Family Get-Togethers

Change in Eating Habits

Vacation

Christmas

Minor Violations of the Law (eg. Speeding)

Your Stress Score is

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Check your score on the meter below, to find your current stress level.

Resources

Stress Relief Products
Products to soothe, calm, relax and relieve stress & tension.

Stress Relief Therapies
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Recommended Reading
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