At 100 stress points, death of a spouse is the highest source of stress on the scale. Divorce rates 73 stress points, separation gets 65 and a jail term, 63. At 50 and 47 points respectively, marriage is considered more stressful than getting fired. Other stressors include a large mortgage, sexual difficulties, starting school, problems at work, a change in residence, school or social activities even changing your eating habits rates 15 stress points. Like most things, stress is a question of degree.
Some people naturally deal more effectively with it.
Some lives have fewer stressful events. The exact effects of stress will vary according to the type and intensity of the stressors, and the idiosyncrasies of the person responding to them. Immediate reactions to stressful events may include sweaty palms, elevated blood pressure, headache, restlessness, worry, anxiety, depression or feelings of inadequacy or unimportance. Depending on the person, these responses may be transitory and disappear quickly. Listlessness, low energy and lack of enthusiasm are other effects of stress.