Death of spouse
Divorce
Marital Separation from mate
Detention in jail or other institution
Death of a close family member
Major personal injury or illness
Marriage
Being fired at work
Marital reconciliation with mate
Retirement from work
Major change in the health or behavior of a family member
Pregnancy
Sexual Difficulties
Gaining a new family member (i.e. birth, adoption, older adult moving in, etc.)
Major business adjustment
Major change in financial state (i.e. a lot worse or better than usual)
Death of a close friend
Changing to a different line of work
Major change in number of arguments with spouse (i.e. a lot more or less)
Taking on a mortgage (for home, business, etc.)
Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan
Major change in responsibilities at work (i.e. promotion, demotion, etc.)
Son or daughter leaving home (marriage, college, military, etc.)
In-law troubles
Outstanding personal achievement
Spouse beginning or ceasing work outside the home
Beginning or ceasing formal schooling
Major change in living condition (i.e. new home, remodeling, deterioration, etc.)
Revision of personal habits (i.e. dress, associations, quit smoking, etc.)
Troubles with the boss
Major changes in working hours or conditions
Changes in residence
Changing to a new school
Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation
Major change in church activity (i.e. a lot more or less)
Major change in social activities (i.e. clubs, movies, visiting, etc.)
Taking on a loan (i.e. car, tv, freezer, etc.)
Major change in sleeping habits (i.e. a lot more or less)
Major change in number of family get-togethers (i.e. a lot more or less)
Major change in eating habits (i.e. a lot more or less, eating hours, surroundings, etc)
Vacation
Major holidays
Minor violations of the law (i.e. traffic tickets, jaywalking, etc.)