The Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Ratings ScaleTo measure your stress level... for the last year of your life, add up the number of "Life Change Units" (see below) that apply to events that you have experienced. The score you receive will give you an idea of how stressed you are.
The scale you need to use depends on your age: Over 18 use the Adult Scale, directly below and Under 18 use the Child Scale at the bottom of this page.
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So What is STRESS After All? Stress is triggered by any event that disturbs your physical, mental, or emotional well being. It is your body's adaptive "flight or fight" response to the events it perceives as disturbing/threatening to your safety or well being. Whenever this stress response kicks in, your blood rushes into your muscles, adrenaline is pumped into your blood, and your heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure increase. You're STRESSED! Where Does Stress Come From? Humans...
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