What is a Stressor?


A stressor is something that is the cause of stress. The list of stressors is endless since everyone is different, but here is a list of how stress can affect your life:

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Uncomfortable and/or unsafe living conditions can cause stress. Events in this category could include traffic, noisy next door neighbors/pets, aches/pains, being frequently sick, or having sirens keeping you up at night.
This category revolves around healthy or unhealthy relationships. Events in this category could include disagreements, being rebellious, taking care of a family member that is ill or a child with special needs.
Work or school can cause ongoing stress. This category can include things such as a workload that is exhausting, conflicts with others, being on the low end of the pay scale, or job dissatisfaction.
Anything that happens in your life that is stressful. Events in this category can include financial pressure, different types of discrimination, or lack of a support network (isolation).
This includes anything that irreversibly changes your life and can be a positive or negative change. Events in this category can include a career change, divorce, having a baby, or moving to a new area.