On the list of stress factors compiled by stress experts, each stress factor is given a number of points depending on how much stress it causes. To calculate your personal stress level, add up the corresponding points for the stress factors that apply to you.

 

A total score of 150 points can worsen health by 50 per cent.

 

The stress factors and their stress points

 

Holiday 13

Change of diet 15

Disturbance of the sleep rhythm 16

Low level of debt 17

Change of social activities 18

Change of school 20

Relocation 20

Changed working hours 20

Trouble with the boss 23

Change of habits 24

Changing living conditions 25

Start of an apprenticeship 26

End of an apprenticeship 26

Change in the partner's occupation 26

Personal success 28

Problems with relatives 29

The children move out 29

Change in working conditions 29

Foreclosure 30

Greater debt 31

Arguing with your partner 35

Familiarisation with a new area 36

Death of a friend 37

Financial change 38

New professional activity 39

Birth of a child 39

Sexual problems 39

Pregnancy 40

Sick family member 44

Retirement 45

Reconciliation with your partner 45

Unemployment 47

Wedding 50

Serious illness 53

Death of a close relative 63

Imprisonment 63

Separation from partner 65

Divorce 73

Death of the partner 100