Do I have anxiety?
Worrying about whether your worry is normal is more common than you might think. If anxiety is getting in the way of your life, you do not have to just push through it. A quick, evidence-based screening can help you understand what you are experiencing.
Important: The screenings on this page are evidence-based tools used by healthcare providers worldwide. They are not a diagnosis. They can help you understand your symptoms and decide whether to talk to a professional.
Common signs of anxiety
Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. It is not just feeling nervous before a presentation. Clinical anxiety is persistent, often disproportionate, and can affect your body as much as your mind. Here are some common signs:
Excessive, hard-to-control worry
Worrying about many different things most days, even when there is no clear reason
Feeling on edge or restless
A sense of restlessness or keyed-up feeling that makes it hard to relax
Physical tension
Muscle tension, headaches, jaw clenching, or an upset stomach without a clear medical cause
Sleep difficulties
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind will not quiet down
Irritability
Feeling easily annoyed or snapping at people over small things
Difficulty concentrating
Your mind goes blank or you cannot focus because worry keeps pulling your attention away
Avoidance
Steering clear of situations, places, or activities because they trigger anxiety
Fatigue
Feeling drained, even without physical exertion, because anxiety is exhausting
If these symptoms have been present for six months or more and feel difficult to control, a screening can help clarify what you are experiencing.
Take a free screening
These published questionnaires describe recent anxiety symptoms. You can complete them without an account and review the result immediately.
GAD-7
The most widely used anxiety screening. Seven questions measuring how often you have been bothered by core anxiety symptoms in the past two weeks.
GAD-2
A two-question quick screen. Asks about the two core symptoms of anxiety: excessive worry and trouble relaxing. A good first step.
DASS-21
Measures anxiety alongside depression and stress. Useful if you are experiencing a mix of symptoms and want to see the full picture.
What to expect
Answer honestly
The questions ask about the past two weeks. Focus on your overall experience, not just today. There are no right or wrong answers.
Get your results instantly
Your score is calculated with a clear explanation. The GAD-7 categorizes results as minimal, mild, moderate, or severe anxiety.
Do something with it
Track your symptoms over time to spot patterns, share results with a provider, or use them to start a conversation you have been putting off.
Related reading
What your GAD-7 score means
A clear breakdown of score ranges, what each question measures, and what to do next.
Using GAD-7 scores to guide treatment decisions
How clinicians interpret anxiety screening scores and what treatment options they consider.
BAI vs. GAD-7: comparing anxiety assessments
Understanding the differences between major anxiety screening tools and when to use each one.
How to track your mental health over time
Why periodic screening matters and how to use your results to monitor progress.
Review your recent anxiety symptoms
The GAD-7 asks seven questions about the past two weeks. You can complete it without an account and review the result immediately.
Take the GAD-7 anxiety screening