Instructions: The following questions ask about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often tied to concerns about family, health, finances, school, and work.
felt moments of sudden terror, fear, or fright
felt anxious, worried, or nervous
had thoughts of bad things happening, such as family tragedy, ill health, loss of a job, or accidents
felt a racing heart, sweaty, trouble breathing, faint, or shaky
felt tense muscles, felt on edge or restless, or had trouble relaxing or trouble sleeping
avoided, or did not approach or enter, situations about which I worry
left situations early or participated only minimally due to worries
spent lots of time making decisions, putting off making decisions, or preparing for situations, due to worries
sought reassurance from others due to worries
needed help to cope with anxiety (e.g., alcohol or medication, superstitious objects, or other people)