Beck Anxiety Scale
Below is a list of common symptoms
of anxiety. Please carefully read each item in the list.
Indicate how much you have been bothered by that symptom during the
past month, including today, by circling the number in the corresponding
space in the column next to each symptom.
| |
Not At All |
Mildly but it didn’t
bother me much. |
Moderately - it
wasn’t pleasant at times |
Severely – it
bothered me a lot |
| Numbness
or tingling |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Feeling hot |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Wobbliness
in legs |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Unable to
relax |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Fear of worst
happening |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Dizzy or
lightheaded |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Heart pounding/racing |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Unsteady |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Terrified
or afraid |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Nervous |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Feeling of
choking |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Hands trembling |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Shaky / unsteady |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Fear of losing
control |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Difficulty
in breathing |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Fear of dying |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Scared |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Indigestion |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Faint / lightheaded |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Face flushed |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Hot/cold
sweats |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Column
Sum |
|
|
|
|
Scoring -
Sum each column. Then sum the column totals to achieve a
grand score. Write that score here ____________ .
Interpretation
A grand sum
between 0 – 21 indicates very low anxiety. That is usually
a good thing. However, it is possible that you might be unrealistic
in either your assessment which would be denial or that you have learned
to “mask” the symptoms commonly associated with anxiety.
Too little anxiety could indicate that you are detached from yourself,
others, or your environment.
A grand sum
between 22 – 35 indicates moderate anxiety. Your
body is trying to tell you something. Look for patterns as to
when and why you experience the symptoms described above. For
example, if it occurs prior to public speaking and your job requires
a lot of presentations you may want to find ways to calm yourself before
speaking or let others do some of the presentations. You may have
some conflict issues that need to be resolved. Clearly, it is
not “panic” time but you want to find ways to manage the stress
you feel.
A grand sum
that exceeds 36 is a potential cause for concern. Again,
look for patterns or times when you tend to feel the symptoms you have
circled. Persistent and high anxiety is not a sign of personal weakness or failure. It is, however, something that needs to be
proactively treated or there could be significant impacts to you mentally
and physically. You may want to consult a physician or counselor
if the feelings persist.
Beck Anxiety Inventory
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