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If you were to follow a depressed or anxious person around, you might see some behavioral signs of their emotional turmoil. That’s because depression and anxiety on the inside affect what people do on the outside. For example, a depressed person may look tired, move slowly, or withdraw from friends and family; an anxious person may avoid socializing or have a trembling voice.

Take the quiz in Worksheet 1-3 to see if your behavior indicates a problem with anxiety or depression. Check off each statement that applies to you.

Worksheet 1-3 The Distraught Behavior Quiz

1. I’ve been crying for no clear reason.2. I pace around when I’m worried.3. Sometimes I can’t make myself get out of bed.4. I avoid going into crowded areas.5. I can’t seem to make myself exercise.6. I avoid risks because I’m afraid of failure.7. I don’t do things for fun lately.8. I always stay away from activities that could be dangerous.9. I’ve been missing work lately because I just don’t have the motivation.10. I’m really fidgety.11. I feel like I am walking in quicksand; I can’t get moving.12. I avoid people or places because I feel anxious.13. I don’t care what I look like anymore.14. I spend too much time making sure I look okay.15. I don’t laugh anymore.16. My hands shake when I’m nervous.17. I’ve been letting things go that I need to attend to.18. I feel compelled to repeat actions to keep myself safe.

Again, there’s no pass or fail on this quiz. The more items you check, the greater the problem. Once again, even-numbered items are most consistent with anxiety, and odd-numbered items largely indicate depression. And, of course, like many people, you may have symptoms of both types of problems.

Again, add up your answers and reflect on your results in Worksheet 1-4.

Worksheet 1-4 My Reflections