Emotions play an important role in most illnesses, and if your doctor understands your mood changes, they will be able to help you more.
Please read through each item below and choose the option that best matches your mood since last month.
Do not overthink these questions, as an immediate answer will be more relevant than a considered answer.
1. I feel nervous (or painful).
A.Almost all the time (3) B.Most of the time (2) C.Sometimes (1) D.Not at all (0)
2.I am still interested in the things that used to interest me.
A.Yes, the same as before(0) B.Not as much as before(1) C.Only a little(2) D.Basically not anymore(3)
3.I feel a little scared, as if I have a premonition that something terrible is going to happen.
A. Very definitely and very seriously(3) B. Yes, but not too seriously(2) C. A little, but it doesn’t distress me(1) D. Not at all(0)
4.I am able to laugh and see the good side of things.
A. I often do so(0) B. Sometimes still do so now(1) C. Rarely do so now(2) D. Not at all(3)
5.My heart is full of worries.
A. Most of the time(3) B. Often(2) C. Sometimes, but not often(1) D. Occasionally(0)
6.I feel pleasant.
A. Not at all(3) B. Not often(2) C. Sometimes(1) D. Mostly(0)
7.I am able to sit peacefully and easily.
A. Definitely(0) B. Often(1) C. Not often(2) D. Not at all(3)
8. I lose interest in my grooming (dressing myself).
A. Completely lose interest(3) B. Occasionally have interest(2) C. Have interest from time to time(1) D. I am still as interested as before(0)
9.I am a bit restless, as if I feel compelled to be active.
A.Almost always (3) B.Often (2) C.Sometimes (1) D.Not at all (0)
10.I am optimistic about everything and look forward.
A.All the time(0) B.Often(1) C.Seldom(2) D.Almost never(3)
11. I suddenly find a sense of panic.
A. Very often(3) B. Often(2) C. Occasionally(1) D. Not at all(0)
12. I seem to feel that my mood is gradually dropping.
A. Almost always(3) B. Often(2) C. Occasionally(1) D. Not at all(0)
13. I feel a little scared, as if some internal organ has become bad.
A.Not at all(0) B.Sometimes(1) C.Often(2) D.Almost always(3)
14. I can enjoy a good book or a good radio or TV program.
A.Often(0) B.Sometimes(1) C.Sometimes(2) D.Nearly always(3)
Anxiety score: _______________ Depression score: ______________
Note: Odd-numbered questions are anxiety; even-numbered questions are depression. Scoring method: Anxiety and depression were calculated separately for the total score.
0-7 points: normal; 8-10 points: critical state; 11-21 points: abnormal.