It’s been a while since I’ve made an entry and this is my attempt to SOS my SLS…Stressful Life Situations.
The months of March & April have been very stressful. Looks like I’m about to ace the list that comprise the life events stress test. But thank God, I don’t have to go through a marital separation or divorce nor do I look forward to a death of a loved one.
My so-called stressful life may seem petty for some but adding it up might just be stressful enough.
1. I just recently left my previous company [2 months ago], which I’ve been enslaved for 6 months. Leaving the company was the only solution I could think of to get my life back.
2. With Friday as my last day, I started immediately with another company the following Monday. I wasn’t too excited but just grateful not having to queue again in that dreadful office elevator. With every new office environment, colleagues, role, and boss comes adjustment.
3. Two weeks ago, I had to deal with a difficult neighbor. It was way too difficult[!!!] especially when you’re dealing with a crazy [literally mentally unstable] female neighbor who threatened to kill you. Specifically, she threatened to evict me from my unit, then eventually threatened to butcher me. So much for grave threats!
4. With the way things are, the landlord and the police officers remained to be imbeciles. It’s just frustrating to know that people just don’t care whether your life is in danger and will only act on it once the grave crime has been committed. Poor me, I won’t have a share of justice should I be killed by the crazy b!+ch [pardon my French] 
5. I decided to transfer to a different unit as I couldn’t bear the thought of sharing a wall with the insane. I had a hard time sleeping at night, had been very careful not to make any noises….to the point I almost murmur when I talk and watch TV with my headphones on, had to check the hallways if she’s there, and had to even ask the caretakers to escort me in and out of the building. It was a painful process.
6. I’ve got only 1 day and a half to pack my stuff which I have hoarded for the past 4 years. I only had 2 hours of sleep to re-energize myself for the following day as I plan my escape without having her notice I’m gone.
7. Here I am in my new unit, barely a few has been unpacked. I can’t even remember which boxes or containers I have placed most of the items.
8. Lastly, am I even gonna be ready in time for a house-warming and birthday party in 2 weeks?!
Let’s see how am I doing based on the Holmes and Rahe stress scale.
Life event |
Life change units |
| Death of a spouse |
100 |
| Divorce |
73 |
| Marital separation |
65 |
| Imprisonment |
63 |
| Death of a close family member |
63 |
| Personal injury or illness |
53 > check, was emotionally damaged by the grave threats…  |
| Marriage |
50 |
| Dismissal from work |
47 |
| Marital reconciliation |
45 |
| Retirement |
45 |
| Change in health of family member |
44 |
| Pregnancy |
40 |
| Sexual difficulties |
39 |
| Gain a new family member |
39 |
| Business readjustment |
39 |
| Change in financial state |
38 > check since my last pay was on hold + I recently had to shell out some money for home upgrades |
| Death of a close friend |
37 |
| Change to different line of work |
36 > check |
| Change in frequency of arguments |
35 |
| Major mortgage |
32 |
| Foreclosure of mortgage or loan |
30 |
| Change in responsibilities at work |
29 > check |
| Child leaving home |
29 |
| Trouble with in-laws |
29 |
| Outstanding personal achievement |
28 |
| Spouse starts or stops work |
26 |
| Begin or end school |
26 |
| Change in living conditions |
25 > check |
| Revision of personal habits |
24 > check |
| Trouble with boss |
23 > check |
| Change in working hours or conditions |
20 > check |
| Change in residence |
20 > check |
| Change in schools |
20 |
| Change in recreation |
19 |
| Change in church activities |
19 |
| Change in social activities |
18 |
| Minor mortgage or loan |
17 |
| Change in sleeping habits |
16 > check |
| Change in number of family reunions |
15 |
| Change in eating habits |
15 |
| Vacation |
13 |
| Christmas |
12 > check due to the upcoming occasions |
| Minor violation of law |
11 |
- Score of 300+: At risk of illness.
- Score of 150-299+: Risk of illness is moderate (reduced by 30% from the above risk).
- Score 150 & below: Only have a slight risk of illness.
Sadly, I got 304…
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