Everyone is anxious sometimes. But each year over 20 million people find themselves persistently and intensely anxious. This anxiety frequently occurs in social situations that may be specific or general and interferes with many aspects of life. People who are socially anxious or shy tend to be less effective in interpersonal circumstances.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can only be diagnosed and treated by a healthcare professional, and the use of this self-screener is not a substitute for professional diagnosis. Take this GAD self-screener and share the results with your healthcare professional.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, talk to someone who can help. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
| Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? | Not at all | Several days | More than half the days | Nearly every day |
| Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge | ||||
| Not being able to stop or control worrying | ||||
| Worrying too much about different things | ||||
| Having trouble relaxing | ||||
| Being so restless that it is hard to sit still | ||||
| Becoming easily annoyed or irritable | ||||
| Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen | ||||
| I have trouble concentrating | ||||
| My muscles are tense and tight |