Anxiety

Worry and Uncertainty

Patient reports persistent or excessive worry that feels difficult to control.
Client experiences difficulty tolerating uncertainty and frequently anticipates negative or worst case outcomes.
Patient reports feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or unable to relax due to ongoing anxiety.

Physical Symptoms and Sleep

Client experiences physical symptoms of anxiety, including muscle tension, restlessness, racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or gastrointestinal discomfort.
Patient reports difficulty sleeping due to worry, racing thoughts, or heightened anxiety.
Client reports fatigue or reduced energy related to prolonged anxiety, poor sleep, or ongoing stress.

Avoidance and Reassurance Seeking

Client demonstrates avoidance of situations, activities, places, or conversations that trigger anxiety.
Patient engages in reassurance seeking, repeated checking, or other behaviors intended to reduce anxiety.
Client reports difficulty facing feared situations without preparation, support, or repeated confirmation.

Panic and Acute Anxiety

Client experiences episodes of intense fear or acute anxiety accompanied by distressing physical or cognitive symptoms.
Patient reports fear of losing control, experiencing a medical emergency, or being unable to escape during episodes of heightened anxiety.
Client reports increased fear of future anxiety episodes or avoidance related to panic-like symptoms.

Social and Performance Anxiety

Client experiences fear of judgment, criticism, embarrassment, or negative evaluation in social or performance situations.
Patient reports anxiety in situations involving speaking, meeting new people, being observed, or completing tasks in front of others.
Client may avoid social, academic, occupational, or performance situations due to fear of negative evaluation.

Concentration, Decision Making, and Functioning

Patient reports difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or completing daily responsibilities due to anxiety and excessive worry.
Client reports anxiety related distress that interferes with relationships, work, school, sleep, or participation in previously enjoyable activities.
Patient experiences difficulty staying present or completing tasks when worry, fear, or physical anxiety symptoms increase.