These are listed in descending order below, beginning with the most stressful event:
Death of a spouse
Divorce
Marital separation
Imprisonment
Death of a close relative
Personal injury or illness
Marriage
Fired from a job
Marital reconciliation
Retirement
Illness of a relative
Pregnancy
Sexual problems
Birth or adoption
Business readjustment
Change in financial status
Death of a close friend
Change to different work
Increased arguments with spouse
change in job responsibilities
Child leaving home
Problems with in-laws
Outstanding personal achievement
Spouse begins or stops work
Begin or end school
Change in living conditions
Changing personal habits
Problems with your boss
Change in work hours/conditions
Change in residence or school
Recreation
Mortgage or loan for smaller purchase
Change in sleeping habits
Change in family gatherings
Change in eating habits
Vacation
Christmas
Minor law violations