Anxiety Distress
Dimension 520 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Anxiety Distress measures the presence and severity of anxious distress, including worry, nervous arousal, fearfulness, and the extent to which these feelings disrupt sleep, concentration, and daily functioning. It encompasses both subjective feelings of being worried or anxious and concern about associated physical or health-related strain.
Minimal Anxiety Distress
Expressions activating this band show scattered or situational signs of anxious distress, such as brief fear, guilt, fidgeting, or self-consciousness, without a stable pattern of sustained worry. The experience appears intermittent, mixed with unrelated content, or only lightly elaborated.
Moderate Anxiety Distress
Expressions activating this band describe clear and recurring worry or anxious mood, often with efforts to control worried feelings and signs that worry is bothersome or disruptive. The experience commonly includes sleep disturbance, shakiness, or preoccupation with health and everyday concerns.
High Anxiety Distress
Expressions activating this band describe anxiety as a pervasive state tied to worsening health, fatigue, appetite change, and reduced effectiveness in daily responsibilities. The experience is framed through persistent concern and noticeable impact on physical well-being and functioning.