1. Do you feel that you worry excessively about many things?
yes no

2. Do you experience sensations of shortness of breath,
palpitations or shaking while at rest?
yes no

3. Do you have a fear of losing control of yourself or of "going crazy".
yes no

4. Do you avoid social situations because of feelings of fear?
yes no

5. Do you have specific fears of certain objects e.g. animals and knives?
yes no

6. Do you feel afraid that you will be in a place or a situation from which you feel that you will not be able to escape?
yes no

7. Does the idea of leaving home frighten you?
yes no

8. Do you have recurrent thoughts or images in your head that refuse to go away?
yes no

9. Do you feel compelled to perform certain behaviors repeatedly e.g. checking that you locked the doors or turned off the gas?
yes no

10. Do you persistently relive an upsetting event from the past or does the event "playback like a videotape"?
yes no

Your Score. Congratulations! You have taken the first step--making the decision to get help. There are many effective treatments available and your therapist or mental health professional can better determine whether you suffer from anxiety difficulties, and if so, how to help alleviate these symptoms and help you feel better.

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