The GAD7 scale (7 questions) will give an indication as to whether you are experiencing the most common symptoms of an anxiety disorder.
The GAD7 scale (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) is used by healthcare professionals to indicate whether you are experiencing the most common symptoms of an anxiety disorder.
The test consists of 7 questions that determine the intensity of the symptoms in the last 2 weeks.
Remember the test result is only indicative, it cannot replace a full assessment. If you are struggling, talk about anxiety with your therapist.
Anxiety manifests as an unpleasant feeling of threat and tension, varying in intensity from mild unease to panic attacks. Anxious feelings can remind us of fear or stress, but there are differences.
Fear/Stress | Anxiety |
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Short-term danger response | Long-term concern |
Reaction to a specific thing | Fear of something indefinite |
Fear/stress will eventually fade after the situation resolves | Anxiety can persist from a few seconds to several months |
It is the body's natural defence that can help us in dangerous situations | It is not a defence mechanism, it can develop into a mental illness |
If so, take the test and consult the results with a therapist.