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What's Driving Your Anxiety?

A short 3-minute assessment designed to help you recognize which anxiety patterns may be showing up most strongly for you.

18 questions About 3 minutes Personalized pattern summary

This is not a diagnostic test. Your results are intended to help identify possible patterns and cannot replace a professional medical or psychological evaluation.

Before you begin

Think about the past two weeks.

For each statement, choose the answer that best describes how often it has been true for you.

0 · Not at all 1 · Several days 2 · More than half the days 3 · Nearly every day

Step 1 of 6

Worry & Rumination

Worry & Rumination

How often have the following been true for you?

1. I find myself worrying about several different things, even when I want to stop.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

2. My mind repeatedly goes back to the same concerns without reaching a solution.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

3. I spend a lot of time thinking about what could go wrong in the future.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Step 2 of 6

Health & Body Anxiety

Health & Body Anxiety

4. Physical sensations in my body can quickly make me worry that something may be seriously wrong.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

5. I frequently monitor my body or health for signs that something is wrong.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

6. I seek reassurance, medical information, or check symptoms to reduce my anxiety.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Step 3 of 6

Mortality & Loss of Control

Fear, Mortality & Loss of Control

7. Thoughts about death, serious illness, or something happening to me are difficult to let go of.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

8. I worry about losing control of my body, mind, health, or future.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

9. Thoughts about mortality interfere with my ability to enjoy what is happening in my life now.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Step 4 of 6

Physical / Panic Pattern

Physical Arousal & Panic

10. Sudden physical sensations such as a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or tension make me anxious.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

11. When I notice strong physical sensations, I worry that something bad may happen.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

12. I avoid certain situations or activities because I am afraid of how I might feel physically or emotionally.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Step 5 of 6

Avoidance & Life Restriction

Avoidance & Life Restriction

13. Anxiety has caused me to stop or reduce activities I used to do.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

14. I avoid situations, places, conversations, or experiences that may trigger anxiety.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

15. My life has become smaller because of anxiety.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

Step 6 of 6

Sleep & Regulation

Sleep & Regulation

16. Worry or mental activity makes it difficult for me to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

17. Even when there is no immediate danger, I have difficulty getting my body to relax.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

18. Stress or anxiety leaves me feeling mentally or physically exhausted.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

One more important measure

How much is anxiety interfering with your life right now?

0 · Not at all 10 · Extremely

Optional personalization

Tell us what anxiety is taking away from you.

These answers do not affect your pattern score. They simply help connect the result to what matters most in your life.

What are you most afraid might happen? If anxiety were less controlling, what would you most like to be able to do again?

This assessment is not designed for an urgent crisis.

If you are in immediate danger, experiencing a medical emergency, or are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, do not wait for an online assessment result. Contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis resource immediately.

Your personalized pattern summary

See What May Be Driving Your Anxiety

Your result will highlight the anxiety pattern that appears strongest, along with other elevated patterns that may be contributing.

Results are educational and are not a diagnosis. A professional evaluation is required to determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and which treatment options are appropriate.