Think you’re stressed?
Find out how stressed you really are by taking our little quiz. This test is based on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale developed by Thomas H. Holmes and Richard H. Rahe. According to Rahe and Holmes, different life events can contribute to your stress levels. And the more stress you have, the more vulnerable you are to mental health problems as well as illnesses.

To see how high (or low) your stress levels are, read over each of the life situations below and select all those that apply to you right now or have occurred within the last 12 months. Then click Submit to find out your score.

Getting married

Sex difficulties

Increase or decrease in number of arguments with spouse

Marital or common-law separation

Marital or common-law reconciliation

Going through divorce

Pregnancy

Addition of a new family member

Child leaving home

In-law difficulties

Death of life partner or spouse

Death of close family member

Death of a close friend

New work responsibilities

Change to new career

Business readjustments (i.e. downsizing, company restructuring)

Adjustment in work conditions or hours

Difficulties with boss or supervisor

Loss of job

Spouse starts or ends job

Retirement

Financial status changes

Loan of less than $100,000

Change in living conditions

Change in residence

Mortgage over $250,000

Foreclosure of mortgage

Personal injury or illness, including mental illness

Health of family member changes

Eating habits change

Change in personal habits

Change in sleeping habits

Change in recreational activities

Change in social activities

Vacation

Holidays

Change in number of family get-togethers

Starting or finishing school

Change in school

Outstanding personal achievements

Change in religious activities

Run-ins with the law

Jail term