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ou can deal with the problem only if you can understand it. In this chapter you will find Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. We will be using this test due to its proven accuracy and ease of use. This test was developed by Williem W. K. Zung M.D. to quantify level of anxiety person is experiencing.
The Self-Rating Anxiety Scale measures anxiety level using 20 questions based on 4 groups of anxiety manifestations: cognitive, autonomic, motor and central nervous system symptoms. Please indicate how much each statement applies to you based on the previous two weeks.
Each answer is scaled from 1 to 4. Please read questions carefully as some of them are negatively worded as to prevent set response. To sum up your score use the scale, which you can find below the test.
Take a piece of paper and answer these questions selecting which applies to you best: A; B; C or D.
A - A little of the time
B - Some of the time
C - Good part of the time
D - Most of the time
1. I feel more nervous and anxious than usual.
2. I feel afraid for no reason at all.
3. I get upset easily or feel panicky.
4. I feel like I am falling apart and going to pieces.
5. I feel that everything is all right and nothing bad will happen.
6. My arms and legs shake and tremble.
7. I am bothered by headaches, neck and back pain.
8. I feel weak and get tired easily.
9. I feel calm and can sit still easily.
10. I can feel my heart beating fast.
11. I am bothered by dizzy spells.
12. I have fainting spells or feel like it.
13. I can breathe in and out easily.
14. I get numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes.
15. I am bothered by stomach aches or indigestion.
16. I have to empty my bladder often.
17. My hands are usually dry and warm.
18. My face gets hot and blushes.
19. I fall asleep easily and get a good night’s rest.
20. I have nightmares.