While everybody experiences anxiety, it can get out of control for some people. Take the following brief screening to see if treatment might be helpful for you. This screening is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health disorders.

If you answer 'Yes' to four or more of the following, you may benefit from treatment for anxiety.

1. Do you often avoid social situations because you are anxious?
2. Do you have panic or anxiety attacks?
3. Have you been involved in or witnessed a traumatic event?
4. Do you have difficulty sleeping because your mind won't shut down?
5. Do you worry more than most people you know?
6. Are you experiencing symptoms such as your heart pounding, sweaty or shaky hands, shortness of breath, or upset stomach?
7. Does it seem like you are losing control, going crazy, or dying?
8. Are you frequently worried or unable to relax?
9. Do you rely on drugs (legal or illegal) to help you calm down?
10. Are you nervous, irritable or edgy?
11. Is it difficult for you to concentrate on specific tasks, or does your mind "go blank"?
12. Do friends and family tell you that you need to relax?
13. Is it difficult for you to sit still without fidgeting or doodling?
14. Do you have specific fears of activities (like driving) or objects (like spiders or knives)?
15. Do you have recurrent thoughts that refuse to go away?
16. Do you feel the need to repeat certain behaviors (like washing your hands or checking that the stove is off)?
17. Are you frightened by the idea of leaving home?
18. Is there an upsetting or traumatic event from your past that you continue to relive?
19. Do you suffer from nightmares or night terrors?
20. Are you less interested in activities you enjoy?

If you answered 'Yes' to four or more items on this page, you may benefit from treatment for anxiety. Please call me at (561) 503-6439 to schedule an appointment or for a brief phone consultation.