Common+Causes+of+Stress

=Common Causes of Stress= Some of these stressors may seem trivial while others are very serious. Consider which of the following stressors you have experienced lately. Are there any that are not on the list?

School Pressures

 * getting good marks
 * poor relationships with teachers
 * too much or difficult homework
 * too many or difficult assignments/projects
 * test anxiety
 * exam anxiety
 * attendance/lates issues
 * standardized testing
 * having a learning disability
 * dislike of school
 * performing or giving presentations
 * changing schools
 * getting suspended/expelled
 * graduating

Family Pressures

 * conflicts with parents (arguing, fighting, abuse)
 * seeing parents arguing or fighting
 * conflicts with siblings
 * death of a family member
 * divorce
 * parent's employment
 * single parent household

Relationships

 * getting into romantic relationships
 * separating from your partner
 * relationships with peers
 * peer pressure to do dugs or alcohol
 * peer pressure involving other criminal activity
 * gang involvement

Other

 * hospitilization
 * housing
 * exposure to violence
 * body issues
 * career concerns
 * concerns about the future
 * finding a partner
 * job (getting or losing one, pressures of the workplace)
 * money
 * natural disasters
 * pregnancy
 * being arrested
 * having an illness
 * loss of a pet
 * owing money
 * becoming or giving up religion
 * presenting/performing for an audience