Do I Have Anxiety Attacks?

8 Questions | By Xmas | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 295

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Excessive worry

The hallmark of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) the broadest type of anxiety is worrying too much about everyday things, large and small. But what constitutes "too much"?In the case of GAD, it means having persistent anxious thoughts on most days of the week, for six months. Also, the anxiety must be so bad that it interferes with daily life and is accompanied by noticeable symptoms, such as fatigue."The distinction between an anxiety disorder and just having normal anxiety is whether your emotions are causing a lot of suffering and dysfunction," says Sally Winston, PsyD, co-director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorder Institute of Maryland in Towson.

Sleep problems

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is associated with a wide range of health conditions, both physical and psychological. And, of course, it's not unusual to toss and turn with anticipation on the night before a big speech or job interview.But if you chronically find yourself lying awake, worried or agitated about specific problems (like money), or nothing in particular it might be a sign of an anxiety disorder. By some estimates, fully half of all people with GAD experience sleep problems.Another tip-off that anxiety might be involved? You wake up feeling wired, your mind is racing, and you're unable to calm yourself down.

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Questions and Answers

1.

Do you search the Internet, books, or the library in search of answers regarding your anxiety and/or how you are presently feeling?
- A.
  
  No. Not at all. If I do it's just for entertainment.
- B.
  
  Yes. But not that often.
- C.
  
  Yes. Sometimes.
- D.
  
  Yes. I look online for answers about how I'm feeling.
2.

Are you a worrier?
- A.
  
  Yes. I worry quite a bit and about many things.
- B.
  
  Yes. There are some things that I worry about regularly.
- C.
  
  Yes. I do worry. But not overly.
- D.
  
  No. I wouldn't consider myself a worrier.
3.

Are you concerned about losing control?
- A.
  
  Not really. I don't need to be in control.
- B.
  
  Not really. I'm okay with not being in control all the time.
- C.
  
  Yes. Sometimes it bothers me when I'm not in control.
- D.
  
  Yes. I like to be in control.
4.

Do you ever have thoughts that run on and on and you can't seem to stop them?
- A.
  
  No.
- B.
  
  Yes. That happens to me sometimes.
- C.
  
  Yes. That happens on and off.
- D.
  
  Yes. Sometimes it gets quite annoying.
5.

How have you been feeling emotionally lately?
- A.
  
  I feel very satisfied and content.
- B.
  
  I feel good. No major problems.
- C.
  
  I'm having some issues right now.
- D.
  
  I feel okay.
6.

How would you describe your sleep patterns over the last four week?
- A.
  
  I've been sleeping very well, 6 - 8 hours per night of sound sleep.
- B.
  
  Not too bad, 5 - 7 hours per night, some interruptions.
- C.
  
  Not good, 2 - 4 hours per night with a lot of restlessness.
- D.
  
  Not too good,3 - 5 hours per night with restlessness.
7.

How often do you feel overwhelmed?
- A.
  
  Rarely
- B.
  
  Occasionally
- C.
  
  Frequently
- D.
  
  Regularly
8.

How would you describe your rest/relaxation habits?
- A.
  
  I take regular relaxation and rest breaks, including holidays
- B.
  
  I take frequent rest breaks and holidays.
- C.
  
  I take some time to rest and the occasional holiday.
- D.
  
  I don't take enough rest breaks and seldom holidays.