Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder? Test Your Fear Level

Are you troubled by fear of objects/animals/situations where getting help or escaping may seem difficult?

Do you experience shortness of breath, sweaty palms and/or racing heart at a particular situation/object for no apparent reason?

Do you persistently worry about encountering specific objects, situations or animals, such as spiders, snakes, lizards, heights, flying etc?

Do you avoid visiting neighbors or other people because you are afraid of seeing their dog?

Do you feel queasy while climbing a tall ladder?

Do you refuse to attend a friend’s party because it is on the 25th floor of a building?

Are you unable to travel alone or sleep alone in the dark?

Does your fear cause problems with your loved ones in such a way that it affects your relationship?

Are any specific fears affecting your day to day life?

Have you recently experienced changes in your sleeping or eating habits?

Have you been feeling disinterested in life or do you feel sad more often than not?

Have these fears interfered with your performance at work or school?

Do you avoid promotions because they involve air travel?

Are you so troubled at the thought of public speaking that you have turned down promotions or jobs?

Have you been refusing invitations because you are afraid of embarrassing yourself?

Do you feel so anxious that your face turns red, your heart races and your voice cracks because you feel people are staring at you?

Do you fear that your actions will embarrass you or that you will humiliate yourself in front of others?

Do you go to great lengths to avoid that feared situation?

Do you often feel sad, depressed or guilty?

Have you used alcohol, illegal substances or drugs recently, which caused problems at work/school or with loved ones?