Generalized Anxiety Disorder Test

Most people worry, but for those with generalized anxiety disorder, worries are chronic and lead to symptoms like exhaustion, nausea, and trouble sleeping. The first step to treatment is determining whether symptoms are present. This test could help.

1. I often feel as if something bad will happen soon.

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2. I think I worry too much but I can't seem to stop.

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3. I find it hard to relax.

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4. I sometimes feel so restless that it's hard to keep still.

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5. I worry sometimes, but it doesn’t get in the way of my work or personal life.

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6. I get easily annoyed with people.

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7. I can fall asleep pretty easily and usually stay asleep once I do.

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8. I often find myself getting sweaty and feeling nauseous.

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9. I can be easily startled.

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10. I can usually concentrate on tasks without much trouble.

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11. I have frequent headaches that can be accompanied by neck pain.

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12. I can think about an issue for hours and still not feel like I've made any progress toward solving it.

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13. Sometimes I start shaking or trembling or feel my heart racing.

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14. I worry more than I think I should about little things such as being a bit late.

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15. I have more days filled with worry than days when I don't worry about much.

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16. My muscles regularly tense up and it makes me achy.

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17. Sometimes I feel short of breath or feel like it's hard to swallow.

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18. The amount of time that I worry is itself making me feel worried and stressed.

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19. I don’t spend much time dwelling on things I haven’t done or achieved.

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20. Sometimes my mind seems to go blank.

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