Panic Disorder Test: what it measures and how to read your score

Panic disorder is characterised by the repeated occurrence of unexpected panic attacks, accompanied by intense fear and violent physical symptoms. This test allows you to assess four essential dimensions: how often your attacks occur, how intense they are, whether agoraphobia is present, and your level of bodily hypervigilance. The results will help you understand the severity of your disorder and the therapeutic options available to you. Another option: Psy Lounge, to put this into words with a CBT-trained AI.

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What the test measures

• Regularity and recurrence of panic attacks.
• Strength and violence of the symptoms during an attack.
• Avoidance of places or situations where an attack might occur.
• Excessive monitoring of physical sensations.

How to interpret your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Low panic disorder: You show no significant signs of panic disorder. Episodes of intense fear are rare or absent and do not affect your daily life.
• Moderate panic disorder: You show signs of moderate panic disorder. Attacks occur occasionally and are beginning to influence some of your behaviours and movements.
• High panic disorder: Panic disorder is significantly present in your life. Attacks are frequent, intense, and have led to substantial changes in your behaviour.
• Very high panic disorder: Panic disorder is severe and drastically affects your quality of life. Prompt professional support is strongly recommended.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This report presents the results of your Panic Disorder Test.
• Overall Score: Your overall panic disorder score.
• Dimension-by-Dimension Analysis: A breakdown of each dimension assessed.
• Recommendations: Personalised recommendations based on your results.
• Resources: Useful resources to take things further.

The full, personalised report (your precise score, your dimension profile, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in panic, panic attacks, agoraphobia and want to see things clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before talking to a professional if needed.

Take the test: Panic Disorder Test → — 60 questions, anonymous, PDF report.

FAQ

How long does the test take? 60 questions, around 12 min. The test has 60 questions. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides reference points; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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