Form: Trimodal Anxiety Questionnaire, TAQ

My throat gets dry.

I have difficulty in swallowing.

I try to avoid starting conversations.

My heart pounds.

I picture some future misfortune.

I avoid talking to people in authority (my boss, policemen).

My limbs tremble.

I can't get some thoughts out of my mind.

I avoid going into a room by myself where people are already gathered and talking.

My stomach hurts.

I dwell on mistakes that I have made.

I avoid new or unfamiliar situations.

My neck feels tight.

I feel dizzy.

I think about possible misfortunes to my loved ones.

I cannot concentrate at a task or job without irrelevant thoughts intruding.

I pass by school friends, or people I know but have not seen for a long time, unless they speak to me first.

I breathe rapidly.

I keep busy to avoid uncomfortable thoughts.

I can't catch my breath.

I can't get some pictures or images out of my mind.

I try to avoid social gatherings.

My arms or legs feel stiff.

I imagine myself appearing foolish with a person whose opinion of me is important.

I find myself staying home rather than involving myself in activities outside.

I prefer to avoid making specific plans for self-improvement.

I am concerned that others might not think well of me.

I try to avoid challenging jobs.

My muscles twitch or jump.

I experience a tingling sensation somewhere in my body.

My arms or legs feel weak.

I have to be careful not to let my real feelings show.

I experience muscular aches and pains.

I feel numbness in my face, limbs or tongue.

I experience chest pains.

I have an uneasy feeling.