Body & Lifestyle

Things that can make anxiety feel stronger.

Not sleeping well or not enough sleep

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Too much coffee, tea or energy drinks

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

After drinking alcohol, or the day after

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Going too long without eating

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Changes in medication, hormones, my monthly cycle or menopause

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Health & Body Sensations

Your body and your health, or someone else's.

Noticing my heart racing, breathlessness or other body feelings

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Worrying about my own health

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Worrying about the health of someone I love

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Medical or dental appointments, tests, or waiting for results

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Living with pain or a long-term health condition

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Thoughts & Feelings

What goes on in your head.

Not knowing what's going to happen

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

"What if" thinking, or going over things in my head

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Worrying I'll fail, get it wrong or not be good enough

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Feeling overwhelmed when things pile up

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Reminders of difficult things from the past

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

People & Social

Being with people, or being without them.

Meeting new people or social events

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Feeling watched, judged or criticised (e.g. speaking up, presenting, phone calls)

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Arguments or tension with a partner, family or friends

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Feeling lonely or cut off from people

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Work, Money & Life Pressures

The pressures of everyday life.

Work or study pressure and deadlines

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Money worries, bills or debt

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Housing problems or worries about where I live

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Big life changes (moving, a new job, losing a job, a break-up, a bereavement)

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Juggling too many responsibilities (caring, family, life admin)

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Places & the Wider World

Where you are and what's going on around you.

Busy or crowded places (shops, events, stations)

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Travelling: public transport, driving or flying

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Being far from home or somewhere unfamiliar

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Noise, bright lights or a cluttered, chaotic space

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

The news, social media or world events

Not me Mild Moderate Strong

Anything else?