How Much Anxiety Do You Have?
The Burns Anxiety Inventory
Instructions: The following is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. After each list of symptoms, place which number best describes how much that symptom or problem has bothered you during the past week. You should have a total of 33 answers. Once complete add up your score.
Zero = not at all, 1 = somewhat, 2 = moderately, and 3 = a lot.
Category 1: Anxious Feelings
0
1
2
3
1. Anxiety, nervousness, worry, or fear
2. Feeling things around you are strange, unreal, or foggy
3. Feeling detached from all or part of your body
4. Sudden unexpected panic spells
5. Apprehension or a sense of impending doom
6. Feeling tense, stressed, uptight, or on edge
Category 2: Anxious Thoughts
0
1
2
3
7. Difficulty concentrating
8. Racing thoughts or having your mind jump from one thing to the next
9. Frightening fantasies or daydreams
10. Feeling that you’re on the verge of losing control
11. Fears of cracking up or going crazy
12. Fears of fainting or passing out
13. Fears of physical illnesses or heart attacks or dying
14. Concerns about looking foolish or inadequate in front of others
15. Fears of being alone, isolated, or abandoned
16. Fears of criticism or disapproval
17. Fears that something terrible is about to happen
Category 3: Physical Symptoms
0
1
2
3
18. Skipping or racing or pounding of the heart (sometimes called “palpitations”)
19. Pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest
20. Tingling or numbness in the toes or fingers
21. Butterflies or discomfort in the stomach
22. Constipation or diarrhea
23. Restlessness or jumpiness
24. Tight, tense muscles
25. Sweating not brought on by heat
26. A lump in your throat
27. Trembling or shaking
28. Rubbery or “jelly” legs
29. Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or off-balance
30. Choking or smothering sensations or difficulty breathing
31. Headaches or pain in the neck or back
32. Hot flashes or cold chills
33. Feeling tired, weak, or easily exhausted
Add up your total score for the 33 symptoms and record here: ___________________
Date:_____________
Now go to blog post, Break Down of Scores for Burns Anxiety Inventory