Answer the following
questions about your symptoms. If you check more
than one question in a block, one of our free self-help programs
may help you. See the bottom of the page
for the program that matches each block.
BLOCK
1
Do
you experience sudden episodes of intense
and overwhelming fear that seem to come on
for no apparent reason?
During
these episodes, do you experience symptoms
similar to the following? racing heart,
chest pain, difficulty breathing, choking
sensation, lightheadedness, tingling or
numbness?
During
the episodes do you worry about something
terrible happening to you, such as
embarrassing yourself, having a heart attack
or dying?
Do
you worry about having additional episodes?
BLOCK
2
Do
you worry about a number of events or
activities (such as work or school
performance)?
Is
it difficult to control the worry?
Do
you also have two or more of these symptoms?
feeling
restless or on edge
being easily
fatigued
having
difficulty concentrating
feeling
irritable
muscle
tension
having
difficulty falling or staying asleep, or
restless unsatisfying sleep
BLOCK
3
Have
you experienced or witnessed a frightening,
traumatic event, either recently or in the
past?
Do
you continue to have distressing
recollections or dreams of the event?
Do
you become anxious when you face anything
that reminds you of that traumatic event?
Do
you try to avoid those reminders?
Do
you have any of the following symptoms: difficulty
falling or staying asleep, irritability or
outbursts of anger, difficulty
concentrating, feeling "on guard",
easily startled?
BLOCK
4
Do
you have recurring thoughts or images (other
than the worries of everyday life) that feel
intrusive and make you anxious?
On
occasion, do you know that these thoughts or
images are unreasonable or excessive?
Do
you want these thoughts or images to stop,
but can't seem to control them?
Do
you engage in any repetitive behaviors (like
hand washing, ordering, or checking) or
mental acts (like praying, counting, or
repeating words silently) in order to end
these intrusive thoughts or images.
BLOCK
5
Are
you afraid of one or more social or
performance situations?
-speaking up
-taking a
test
-eating,
writing or working in public
-being the
center of attention
-asking
someone for a date
Do
you get anxious and worried if you try to
participate in those situations?
Do
you avoid these situations when possible?
BLOCK
6
Are
you afraid on one specific object or
situation, such as heights, storms, water,
animals, elevators, closed-in spaces,
receiving an injection, or seeing blood
(excluding social situations)?
Do
you get anxious and worried if you try to
participate in those situations?
Do
you avoid these situations when possible?
BLOCK
7
Are
you afraid of flying or a commercial
airliner?
Do
you get anxious and worried if you fly?
Do
you avoid flying when possible?
BLOCK
8
Are
you interesting in learning more about how
medications might help you manage your
symptoms?
Or
are you currently taking a medication and
wish to learn more about its benefits?