The Hamilton Anxiety Scale is an Excellent Benchmark for Rating Anxiety Levels.

Hamilton Anxiety Scale - Questionnaire

On a scale of 0 to 4, with 0 being "there is no problem" and 4 being "the situation is disabling to you", how do you rate yourself for each of the following symptoms of anxiety.

Symptom Rating Scale (0 = No Problem, 4 = Disabling)

Anxious Mood


1. Worries _____


2. Anticipates worst _____



Tension


3. Startles _____


4. Cries easily _____


5. Restless _____


6. Trembling _____



Fears


7. Fear of the dark _____


8. Fear of strangers _____


9. Fear of being alone _____


10. Fear of animals _____



Insomnia


11. Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep _____


12. Difficulty with nightmares _____



Intellectual


13. Poor concentration _____


14. Memory impairment _____



Depressed Mood


15. Decreased interest in activities _____


16. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) _____


17. Insomnia (inability to get restful sleep) _____



Somatic Complaints: Muscular


18. Muscle aches or pains _____


19. Bruxism (clenching and grinding teeth) _____



Somatic Complaints: Sensory


20. Tinnitus (ringing in ears) _____


21. Blurred vision _____



Cardiovascular Symptoms


22. Tachycardia (abnormally rapid heartbeat) _____


23. Palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) _____


24. Chest pain _____


25. Sensation of feeling faint _____



Respiratory Symptoms


26. Chest pressure _____


27. Choking sensation _____


28. Shortness of Breath _____



Gastrointestinal symptoms


29. Dysphagia (difficult or painful swallowing) _____


30. Nausea or Vomiting _____


31. Constipation _____


32. Weight loss _____


33. Abdominal fullness _____



Genitourinary symptoms


34. Urinary frequency or urgency _____


35. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) _____


36. Impotence (inability to achieve an erection) _____



Autonomic Symptoms


37. Dry mouth _____


38. Flushing _____


39. Pallor _____


40. Sweating _____



How Did You Act As You Completed This Questionnaire


41. Fidgety _____


42. Had Tremors _____


43. Paced Around _____




Once you have completed the Hamilton Anxiety Scale questionnaire, total up your score.

0-17: Normal

18-24: Mild anxiety

25-29: Moderate anxiety

30 +: Severe anxiety


No matter your score, if you feel any of the symptoms outlined on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale, there is help available. I strongly recommend that you try Gary Craig's Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT to get rid of anxiety and start taking back control of your health and your life today.