34 Don’t Let A nxiety Run Your Life
anxiety that may manifest in all kinds of situations and help
you examine how those symptoms affect your experiences.
Review the following list of common symptoms of anxiety
and then indicate how intensely you experienced each
symptom in the past month.
Symptoms of Anxiety over the Past Month
Sy mptom IntensityNoneMildModerateSevereRestlessness, surge of energy, or inability
to relax☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Dizziness or light- headedness ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Feeling of terror or fright ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Rapid heartbeat or pounding pulse ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Fearing the worst, or a foreboding feeling ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trembling , shaking , or weakness ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Overestimation of danger ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sweating (not due to heat or exertion) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Excessive and uncontrollable worr y ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Rapid or shallow breathing ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐