Various studies have been conducted to find the connection between illness and a person’s day-to-day activities. Simple events such as upcoming exams or meetings to grand events like weddings or funerals contribute to stress-related illnesses. The following is a list of the few leading causes of stress:

·    Crimes
People who fall victim to burglary, robbery, mugging, sexual molestation or any other form of crime, is likely to be stressed out because of the trauma and shock experiences through the ordeal.

·    Death
The loss of a loved one, a friend, or even a pet is devastating for any normal human being. People cling to each other, whether they know it or not. When a person dies, everyone who has had connection to him/her will feel the grief and stress of the loss.

·    Family
Familiarity breeds contempt, and with contempt comes stress. Since a person is tied to his/her family, the family’s problems will often become his/her own, too. Divorces, marriages, pregnancies, illnesses and injuries, among others, are added to a list of problems a person is already carrying.

·    Finances
Money always has a hand in every person’s problems, whether one owns it, lacks it, or invests it. Too many purchases and obligations to pay them is a problem for most people. Having to pay the mortgage, loans, bills, credit cards, and school fees can stress out a person, especially if finances are low or is nearing bankruptcy.

·    Health and Safety
A person will always think about his/her personal welfare and well-being. Some problems stem from obesity, injuries, or vices such as smoking, alcohol, or drugs.

·    Relationships
New or broken relationships, divorce, friendships, or marriage, demand time and emotions that can affect other facets of a person’s life. Investing emotions on another person and not having expectations met can lead to stress. Arguments and sexual problems caused by these relationships also play a role in causing stress.

·    Work
Lack of sleep due to heavy work demand, high expectations, arguments with uncooperative co-workers, a nagging boss, and changes of work condition are examples of work-related problems that can be causes of stress.

Stress affects everyone, regardless of age, gender, or race. Even small things can turn into causes of stress—picking out the clothes to wear and the shoes to go with them, searching for a vacant seat in the bus, or even choosing food from a vending machine.