Is Anxiety Taking Over Your Life?

Created by Licensed Therapist: Alex Saidepe | Questions: 20 | Minutes: 10

When worry feels endless, understanding is the first step to relief.

Do you often feel restless, overwhelmed, or trapped in a cycle of constant worry?

Anxiety can silently infiltrate your thoughts, emotions, and daily routines, affecting your relationships, focus, and overall well-being.

This quiz is designed to help you uncover how anxiety manifests in your life and highlight the areas where it may be taking the strongest hold.

Recognizing these patterns is a vital step toward reclaiming your sense of calm and control.

By participating in this assessment, you will:

Identify the ways anxiety impacts your everyday life.
Recognize triggers and recurring anxious thoughts.
Discover strategies to reduce stress and restore balance.

Remember, acknowledging anxiety is not a weakness—it is the first stride toward empowerment.

Take a deep breath, focus inward, and begin your journey to a calmer, more centered life.

How often do you feel nervous or on edge for no clear reason?

Almost all the time.

Often, but I can sometimes manage it.

Occasionally, but it doesn't affect my daily life.

Rarely, only in high-stress situations

When faced with uncertainty, how do you react?

I overthink and assume the worst.

I feel uneasy but try to stay positive.

I acknowledge it and focus on what I can control.

I don’t worry much about it.

Do anxious thoughts keep you up at night?

es, almost every night.

Frequently, but I try to distract myself.

Sometimes, but I can usually relax and sleep.

No, I sleep peacefully.

How do you feel in crowded places or social situations?

Extremely uncomfortable and anxious.

A little uneasy, but I manage.

It depends on the situation.

Comfortable and relaxed.

Do you avoid certain activities because of anxiety?

Yes, it stops me from doing many things.

Sometimes, but I push through when I have to

Rarely, unless I feel overwhelmed.

No, anxiety doesn’t hold me back.

How often do you experience racing thoughts?

Constantly, and it’s exhausting.

Often, but I can sometimes slow them down.

Occasionally, but I can manage them

Rarely, my thoughts are mostly calm.

How does your body react to anxiety?

I get headaches, stomachaches, or muscle tension.

I feel restless but don’t have strong physical symptoms.

I notice mild discomfort, but it passes quickly.

I don’t experience physical symptoms from anxiety.

Do you struggle to concentrate because of anxious thoughts?

Yes, anxiety constantly distracts me.

Often, but I try to refocus.

Occasionally, but I manage to stay on track.

No, I can focus well.

How do you handle unexpected challenges?

I panic and feel completely overwhelmed.

I get anxious but try to stay calm.

I take a deep breath and focus on solutions.

I handle them without much stress.

Do you find yourself avoiding certain conversations out of fear?

Yes, I worry too much about what others think.

Sometimes, especially difficult conversations.

Rarely, but I do hesitate occasionally.

No, I communicate freely.

How often do you feel a sense of impending doom or dread?

Almost every day.

Frequently, but I know it’s just my anxiety.

Occasionally, but I remind myself it's temporary.

Hardly ever.

How do you react to making mistakes?

I obsess over them and feel terrible.

I get anxious but remind myself that mistakes happen.

I learn from them and move on.

I don’t worry about mistakes much.

Do you rely on habits like nail-biting, fidgeting, or pacing to manage anxiety?

Yes, I do these things constantly.

Sometimes, when I’m really anxious.

Rarely, I have other ways to cope.

No, I don’t have these habits.

How do you feel about the future?

I constantly worry about what might go wrong.

I try to be positive but still get anxious.

I focus on what I can control and stay optimistic.

I rarely worry about the future.

Do you experience sudden feelings of intense fear or panic?

Yes, I get panic attacks often.

Occasionally, but I manage to calm myself.

Rarely, but I have experienced it before.

No, I never feel that way.

How do you handle criticism?

I take it personally and dwell on it.

It makes me anxious, but I try to move on.

I consider it and use it to improve.

I don’t let it bother me.

When something is out of your control, how do you feel?

Extremely anxious and frustrated.

Uncomfortable, but I try to accept it.

I remind myself to focus on what I can control.

I don’t worry about things I can’t change.

Do you feel physically tense throughout the day?

Yes, my body always feels tight and uncomfortable.

Often, but I try to stretch or relax.

Sometimes, but I notice when it happens and adjust.

No, I don’t feel tense often.

Do you use distractions (TV, phone, food, etc.) to avoid anxious thoughts?

Yes, all the time.

Sometimes, but I know it’s not a real solution.

Rarely, I prefer to process my emotions.

No, I don’t use distractions to avoid feelings.

How do you calm yourself when anxiety arises?

I struggle to calm down once I’m anxious.

I try deep breathing or meditation, but it doesn’t always work.

I use grounding techniques and remind myself it will pass.