Self-Rating Anxiety Scale

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This anxiety test is based on the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. It is being provided for informational purposes only. The anxiety test results should not be considered a replacement for consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

For personal use over time you might want to take the test now and then take it again in a month or so to see how your are progressing.

Item Little of the Time Some of the Time Good part of the Time Most of the Time
1 I feel more nervous and anxious than usual.
2 I feel afraid for no reason at all
3 I get upset easily or feel panicky.
4 I feel like I’m falling apart and going to pieces.
5 I feel that everything is all right and nothing bad will happen.
6 My arms and legs shake and tremble.
7 I am bothered by headaches, neck and back pains.
8 I feel weak and get tired easily.
9 I feel calm and can sit still easily
10 I can feel my heart beating fast.
11 I am bothered by dizzy spells.
12 I have fainting spells or feel like it.
13 I can breathe in and out easily.
14 I get feelings of numbness and tingling in my fingers, toes.
15 I am bothered by stomach aches or indigestion.
16 I have to empty my bladder often.
17 My hands are usually warm and dry.
18 My face gets hot and blushes.
19 I fall asleep easily and get a good night’s rest.
20 I have nightmares.

Your Score

Scores of 45 or greater are indicative of minimal to moderate anxiety.

Note: Your score is calculated with this formula:
Adjusted score = raw score x 80 / 100