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What are some of the most common causes of stress? What Causes Stress? Causes of Stress Both positive and negative events in one's life can be stressful. However, major life changes are the greatest contributors of stress for most people. They place the greatest demand on resources for coping. Major Life Changes that can be Stressful * Geographic mobility. * Going to college. * Transfer to a new school. * New Relationship * Pregnancy. * New work. * New life style. * Death of a loved one. * Being _________ from your work. Environmental Events that can be Stressful * Time pressure. * Competition. * __________ problems. * Noise. * Disappointments. * Your health, especially if you have a chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. * Emotional problems, such as anger you can't express, depression, grief, guilt, or low self-esteem. * Your relationships, such as having problems with your relationships or feeling a lack of friendships or support in your life. * Major life changes, such as dealing with the death of a (loved one), losing your _____, getting _________, or moving to a new (location). * Stress in your family, such as having a child, teen, or other family member who is under stress, or being a caregiver to a family member who is elderly or who has health problems. * Conflicts with your beliefs and values. For example, you may value family life, but you may not be able to spend as much time with your family as you want. Social and _______ issues that can cause stress include: * Your surroundings. Living in an area where overcrowding, crime, pollution, or noise is a problem can create chronic stress. * Your social situation. Being (deprivation of rights under the color of law), feeling lonely, or facing discrimination based on your race, gender, age, or sexual orientation can add stress to your life. * Your _________. Being unhappy with (anything) or finding your (anything) too demanding can lead to chronic stress. (Other) Post-traumatic stress You may need help dealing with stress if you have faced a life-threatening or traumatic event such as rape, a natural disaster, or war. These events can cause acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For more information, see the topic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. |