Are you anxious? Take our quiz. Do you suffer from any on the following? I experience sudden unexplained attacks of intense fear, anxiety or panic (* not at all [0], a little bit [1], somewhat [2], very much [3], or extremely [4]). 1. I am tense, stressed or worried and anxious during most of the time. 2. I have heart palpitations or racing heartbeats. 3. I experience difficulty breathing or hyperventilation. 4. I feel chest pain, tightness or discomfort. 5. I notice choking or smothering sensations. 6. I have a sense of dread, restless, uneasiness or excess worry. 7. I want to flee or escape from situations or places others would find safe or comfortable. 8. I get dizzy, shaky or unsteady. 9. I feel guilty, irritable, sad or explosive. 10. I am uncomfortable in situations involving meetings, interviews, dinners, dating or other social events. 11. I feel a need to organize or arrange things over and over again. 12. I find myself counting or repeating activities repeatedly or I am anxious. 13. It is difficult to stop or control my constant worrying or fretting. 14. I am afraid or unable to travel without a family member or close friend. 15. I avoid people, places or things because of my fears. 16. My anxiety interferes with my work, family and relationships. 17. I find myself avoiding certain activities I used to enjoy. 18. My world has become smaller and smaller as I find myself unable to do what I used to because of my fears. * PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION WITH (* not at all [0], a little bit [1], somewhat [2], very much [3], or extremely [4]). You may find only certain items fit. Not everyone experiences all of these problems. If you identify with only a few, yet they are interfering in your life, get the help you deserve to overcome your anxiety. Make a copy of this inventory and discuss it with a professional. Although no one is anxiety and stress-free the degree of avoidance and limitations due to your discomfort can create difficulties for you and your loved one if you don't address your problem. Used by permission of The Anxiety and Stress Institute, Palo Alto CA