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Stress happens to all of us. It is a fact of life which can have both desirable and undesireable consequences. Good stress, called eustress, help us feel alive, vibrant, enthusiastic and even euphoric. Bad stress, or distress, can create mental and physical problems as minor as annoyance and as major as a heart attack.

Researchers have found that it is not so much the stressor that is the problem as it is the way a person reacts to the stressor. For example, you may be stuck in traffic on the way to a very important meeting. We would all agree that this is a stressful event. However, you have the power to create less stress on your nervous system and your mental health by thinking about this event in more peaceful terms. The same event can cause significantly less stress simply by your choice of thoughts.

Below you will find a Life Event Scale which was developed by T. H. Homes and R. H. Rahe and appeared in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research. Events are listed in order of the amount of readjustment a person must make in light of the change.

Take the time now to review the rating of each event that applies to you at this time. Add the number of points to receive a total score.

100----------------Death of a spouse
73-----------------Divorce
65-----------------Marital separation
63-----------------Jail term
63-----------------Death of a close family member (except spouse)
58-----------------Major personal injury or illness
50-----------------Marriage
47-----------------Fired at work
45-----------------Marital reconciliation
44-----------------Change in health of family member (not self)
40-----------------Pregnancy
39-----------------Sex difficulties
39-----------------Gain of new family member
39-----------------Business readjustment
38-----------------Change in financial state
37-----------------Death of a close friend
36-----------------Change to a different occupation
35-----------------Change in number of arguments with spouse
31-----------------Mortgage over $50,000
30-----------------Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
29-----------------Change in responsibilities at work
29-----------------Son or daughter leaving home
29-----------------Trouble with in-laws
28-----------------Outstanding personal achievement
26-----------------Spouse begin or stop work
26-----------------Begin or end school
25-----------------Change in living conditions
24-----------------Change in personal habits
23-----------------Trouble with the boss
20-----------------Change in work hours or conditions
20-----------------Change in residence
20-----------------Change in schools
19-----------------Change in recreation
19-----------------Change in church activities
18-----------------Change in social activities
17-----------------Mortgage or loan less than $50,000
16-----------------Change in sleeping habits
15-----------------Change in number of family get-togethers
13-----------------Change in eating habits
13-----------------Vacation
12-----------------Christmas or other major holiday of its kind
11-----------------Minor violations of the law

TOTAL POINTS FOR YOU:______

A score of 300 or more indicates significant stress in your life which may have serious health consequences. If you are experiencing difficulty in thinking positively about your circumstances, experience sleep disturbances, loose interest in everyday activities, feel or actually are tearful and/or angry the majority of the time and these symptoms persist more days than not for a month or more, please consult a mental health professional.

A score between 150-300, carries the potential for serious health consequences. A consultation with a psychologist can help you determine the need for mental health services.

A score of less than 150 indicates that you are probably in good health. Should you find yourself with any of the symptoms mentioned above more days than not for more than one month, it would be in your best interest to consult with a psychologist.

In addition to psychotherapy, coaching and formal relaxation training can all be useful in overcoming the deleterious effects of stress.

If you would like to help in learning how to cope better with stress, contact Dr. Morgen.



Stress

	Stress happens to all of us. It is a fact of life which can have both desirable and undesireable consequences. Good stress, called eustress, help us feel alive, vibrant, enthusiastic and even euphoric. Bad stress, or distress, can create mental and physical problems as minor as annoyance and as major as a heart attack. Researchers have found that it is not so much the stressor that is the problem as it is the way a person reacts to the stressor. For example, you may be stuck in traffic on the way to a very important meeting. We would all agree that this is a stressful event. However, you have the power to create less stress on your nervous system and your mental health by thinking about this event in more peaceful terms. The same event can cause significantly less stress simply by your choice of thoughts. Below you will find a Life Event Scale which was developed by T. H. Homes and R. H. Rahe and appeared in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research. Events are listed in order of the amount of readjustment a person must make in light of the change. Take the time now to review the rating of each event that applies to you at this time. Add the number of points to receive a total score. 100----------------Death of a spouse 73-----------------Divorce 65-----------------Marital separation 63-----------------Jail term 63-----------------Death of a close family member (except spouse) 58-----------------Major personal injury or illness 50-----------------Marriage 47-----------------Fired at work 45-----------------Marital reconciliation 44-----------------Change in health of family member (not self) 40-----------------Pregnancy 39-----------------Sex difficulties 39-----------------Gain of new family member 39-----------------Business readjustment 38-----------------Change in financial state 37-----------------Death of a close friend 36-----------------Change to a different occupation 35-----------------Change in number of arguments with spouse 31-----------------Mortgage over $50,000 30-----------------Foreclosure of mortgage or loan 29-----------------Change in responsibilities at work 29-----------------Son or daughter leaving home 29-----------------Trouble with in-laws 28-----------------Outstanding personal achievement 26-----------------Spouse begin or stop work 26-----------------Begin or end school 25-----------------Change in living conditions 24-----------------Change in personal habits 23-----------------Trouble with the boss 20-----------------Change in work hours or conditions 20-----------------Change in residence 20-----------------Change in schools 19-----------------Change in recreation 19-----------------Change in church activities 18-----------------Change in social activities 17-----------------Mortgage or loan less than $50,000 16-----------------Change in sleeping habits 15-----------------Change in number of family get-togethers 13-----------------Change in eating habits 13-----------------Vacation 12-----------------Christmas or other major holiday of its kind 11-----------------Minor violations of the law TOTAL POINTS FOR YOU:______ A score of 300 or more indicates significant stress in your life which may have serious health consequences. If you are experiencing difficulty in thinking positively about your circumstances, experience sleep disturbances, loose interest in everyday activities, feel or actually are tearful and/or angry the majority of the time and these symptoms persist more days than not for a month or more, please consult a mental health professional. A score between 150-300, carries the potential for serious health consequences. A consultation with a psychologist can help you determine the need for mental health services. A score of less than 150 indicates that you are probably in good health. Should you find yourself with any of the symptoms mentioned above more days than not for more than one month, it would be in your best interest to consult with a psychologist. In addition to psychotherapy, coaching and formal relaxation training can all be useful in overcoming the deleterious effects of stress. If you would like to help in learning how to cope better with stress, contact Dr. Morgen.