Causes anxiety or concern
Can be short- or long-term
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Can lead to mental and physical problems
The most common examples of distress include:The death of a spouse, Filing for divorce, Losing contact with loved ones, The death of a family member, Hospitalization (oneself or a family member), Injury or illness (oneself or a family member), Being abused or neglected, Separation from a spouse or committed relationship partner, Conflict in interpersonal relationships, Bankruptcy/Money Problems, Unemployment, Sleep problems, Children's problems at school, Legal problems, etc.