Are You Battling Anxiety?
How Anxious Am I?
Anxiety is a common experience that many of us face in our lives. It's that feeling of unease, worry, or fear that can sometimes overwhelm us. While it's natural to feel anxious from time to time, excessive and persistent anxiety can impact our well-being.
Excessive anxiety can manifest in different ways. It may lead to constant worry and racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms like a racing heart or tense muscles, or avoidance of certain situations or activities. These symptoms can interfere with our ability to enjoy life, maintain healthy relationships, perform well at work or school, and engage in activities we once enjoyed. It can feel overwhelming and exhausting, making it hard to find peace of mind.
That's where Beck's Anxiety Inventory comes into play. It is a tool used by mental health professionals to assess and measure the levels of anxiety individuals may be experiencing. By answering a series of questions, it helps provide a better understanding of the intensity and impact of anxiety in our lives. This assessment can be helpful in identifying areas where anxiety may be causing difficulties and guiding us towards appropriate support and treatment.
Instructions
- Participants below age 17 are requested not to take the test as it has been found to be valid for individuals above age 17.
- This assessment does not have a time limit but on average is completed in a few minutes.
- Read the statements given below carefully.
- Circle the number on the right side of the form(those numbers indicate the extent to which you have been bothered by the symptoms, mentioned in those statements, during the past month.).
- Kindly answer all the questions mentioned below.
- Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.
Disclaimer: This assessment is for purposes of self-awareness and knowledge. They are not meant to be used for diagnosis. We encourage you to speak to a mental health professional to better understand your results.
