Anxiety Peak Self-Assessment
A detailed anxiety self-assessment covering worry, overthinking, physical arousal, avoidance, reassurance, uncertainty and day-to-day functioning.
This is an educational wellbeing self-assessment, not a diagnostic instrument. A score cannot confirm or rule out a mental health, sleep or relationship condition. If symptoms are severe, worsening, affecting safety, or interfering with daily life, seek an individual assessment from an appropriately qualified professional.
I have felt nervous, tense or on edge.
Once worry starts, I have found it difficult to stop or control it.
My mind has repeatedly moved toward worst-case outcomes or “what if” scenarios.
I have felt on alert for problems even when there was no immediate threat.
I have experienced muscle tension, jaw tension, headaches or physical tightness when anxious.
I have noticed racing heart, breath changes, sweating, dizziness, nausea or similar anxiety sensations.
I have felt restless, agitated or unable to sit comfortably.
I have found it difficult to relax or enjoy calm moments because my mind stays active.
Anxiety or overthinking has delayed sleep or disrupted my sleep.
I have felt mentally exhausted from repeatedly analysing situations or possible problems.
Worry has reduced my concentration or ability to stay focused.
I have become more irritable or emotionally reactive when anxious.
I have avoided places, situations or conversations because I expected them to feel uncomfortable.
I have delayed tasks or decisions because anxiety made starting feel harder.
I have repeatedly sought reassurance from other people to reduce uncertainty.
I have repeatedly checked messages, plans, health concerns, decisions or other details because I did not feel certain enough.
I have replayed past conversations or mistakes and found it hard to mentally leave them alone.
I have worried strongly about being judged, rejected or misunderstood by other people.
I have felt a strong need to prepare, predict or control what happens so I can feel safe.
Unexpected changes or uncertainty have caused significant discomfort.
Anxiety has reduced my confidence in my ability to cope.
I have cancelled plans or reduced enjoyable activities because I felt anxious or overwhelmed.
Anxiety has affected work, study, parenting, relationships or daily responsibilities.
I have organised parts of my day around avoiding anxiety or preventing discomfort.
I have worried about having anxiety symptoms themselves.
Physical sensations have made me fear that something serious is wrong.
I have found it hard to be present because my attention keeps shifting to possible future problems.
I have felt compelled to resolve uncertainty immediately rather than let it remain unanswered.
My coping strategies provide short-term relief but do not seem to reduce the overall anxiety cycle.
Overall, anxiety-related thoughts, feelings or physical sensations have felt difficult to manage without deliberate coping or support.
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This is an educational wellbeing self-assessment, not a diagnostic instrument. A score cannot confirm or rule out a mental health, sleep or relationship condition. If symptoms are severe, worsening, affecting safety, or interfering with daily life, seek an individual assessment from an appropriately qualified professional.