Agoraphobia Test – Do I Have Agoraphobia

Basic information

Statements:15
Duration:3–6 minutes
Type:Self-assessment
Publishing year:2023
Rating Scale:3-point Likert Scale
Seminal Work:Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15) [1] Understanding Agoraphobic Tendencies: Development and Validation of the Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15)

Agoraphobia test is also available in the following languages:

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Question 1 of 15

I worry about what others might think of me when I am in public.

Question 2 of 15

I have a fear of being trapped in a public place or unable to escape.

Question 3 of 15

I feel like I need to stay close to home or in familiar places to feel safe.

Question 4 of 15

I experience a racing heartbeat or shortness of breath when I am in public places.

Question 5 of 15

I feel like I need to have an escape plan in place when I go out.

Question 6 of 15

I feel like I need to be with someone I trust when I leave my home.

Question 7 of 15

I feel anxious or fearful when I think about or encounter certain places or situations, such as crowded areas or public transportation.

Question 8 of 15

I feel like I am going to die or lose control when facing certain places or situations out of fear that I won’t be able to leave them.

Question 9 of 15

When I have to go out, I engage in safety behaviors or rituals, such as carrying a specific object or avoiding certain foods or drinks.

Question 10 of 15

I find it difficult to concentrate or focus on other activities due to the fear of leaving home or going out in public.

Question 11 of 15

I feel agitation or irritability when I have to face situations that trigger fear and anxiety.

Question 12 of 15

When I go out in public, I often have a strong need for reassurance or protection.

Question 13 of 15

I have lost interest in activities that were once enjoyable.

Question 14 of 15

I feel like the fear is impacting the ability to live life fully or accomplish goals.

Question 15 of 15

I feel the need to frequently urinate when I think about going out.

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety in which a person feels fear of situations or places where they feel, escape may be difficult or help may not be available. People with agoraphobia feel safe at home and are unwilling to leave places where they feel safe and secure. Over the years the understanding and accessing the impact of agoraphobia has evolved. Researchers have developed assessment tools that help understand the symptoms and guide tracking the triggers. Deenz agoraphobia scale was developed to measure the impact, track specific triggers, and identify the tendencies to agoraphobia. The scale is based on 15 statements related to your experiences and behaviors. For each statement, you need to provide the appropriate response.

Mental health professionals often use Agoraphobia assessment scales to assess the symptoms and measure the impact on overall well-being. There are several assessment scales such as the Agoraphobia Scale (AS) and the Mobility Inventory for Agoraphobia (MIA) and the purpose of these scales is to find out the triggers and measure the impact. The understanding, classifications, and measuring the agoraphobia symptoms is changing thus the need for a standard assessment tool has been recognized. Deenz Agoraphobia Scale was developed to exclude some outdated concepts related to agoraphobia and its main focus is on measuring the tendencies to agoraphobia in the general population.

Please remember that this scale is not designed to make a diagnosis of agoraphobia but may help measure the tendencies and severity of symptoms. The criteria for making a definite diagnosis have been outlined by the American Psychiatric Psychological Association in the DSM-5. People with agoraphobia may have a fear of using public transportation such as buses, open spaces, enclosed places, and trains. These symptoms must have a significant impact on an individual’s overall well-being. They may have an irrational fear of being in danger and feel that there might not be any way to escape. Mental health professionals need lots of information regarding your experiences in agoraphobic situations to make a definite diagnosis.

References

  1. Deen Mohd Dar. Understanding Agoraphobic Tendencies: Development and Validation of the Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15) in Non-Clinical Populations, 07 March 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4012174/v1] ↩

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