Events like becoming a parent, buying a house, changing or losing a job can be stressful and can overwhelm our coping resources leaving us feeling anxious. The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale concluded that the following events were the 10 most stressful life events someone can experience. The research showed that any one of these 10 events occurring in your life increased the chance of illness. It’s therefore important to recognise the impact of stressful events and ensure we respond to them by building up our resources to cope be that through seeking support (including professional), exercising, nutrition, sleep etc

1. Death of a spouse (or child): 100

2. Divorce: 73

3. Marital separation: 65

4. Imprisonment: 63

5. Death of a close family member: 63

6. Personal injury or illness: 53

7. Marriage: 50

8. Dismissal from work: 47

9. Marital reconciliation: 45

10. Retirement: 45

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