[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":148},["ShallowReactive",2],{"route-message-test-en-pswq":3},{"target":4,"messages":5},"en",{"tests":6},{"pswq":7},{"title":8,"description":9,"instruction":10,"questions":11,"options":28,"results":34,"understanding":98,"faq":105,"tips":123,"whoIsThisFor":133,"scoreRanges":141,"disclaimer":147},"Excessive Worry Test: Can You Switch Off Your Mind?","Is it hard to switch off your mind, even when you want to? Take this excessive worry test to understand how persistent your worry feels.","Read each statement and rate how typical it is of you.",[12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27],"If I don’t have enough time to do everything I do not worry about it","My worries overwhelm me","I do not tend to worry about things","Many situations make me worry","I know I should not worry about things, but I just can’t help it","When I am under pressure I worry a lot","I am always worrying about something","I find it easy to dismiss worrisome thoughts","As soon as I finish one task, I start to worry about everything else I have to do","I never worry about anything","When there is nothing more I can do about a concern, I don’t worry about it any more","I have been a worrier all my life","I notice that I have been worrying about things","Once I start worrying, I can’t stop","I worry all the time","I worry about projects until they are done",[29,30,31,32,33],"Not at all typical of me","Rarely typical of me","Somewhat typical of me","Often typical of me","Very typical of me",{"minimal":35,"mild":51,"moderate":67,"severe":82},{"headline":36,"description":37,"strengths":38,"quickRelief":42},"Low Worry","Your responses suggest a lower persistent worry tendency. You may still worry at times, but worry is less likely to feel frequent, overwhelming, or difficult to disengage from.",[39,40,41],"You may be able to set worries aside when action is limited","You likely have some flexibility when tasks or concerns are unfinished","Your worry pattern may be easier to manage with simple maintenance skills",[43,47],{"title":44,"description":45,"link":46},"Steady Your Breathing","A brief breathing reset can help keep worry from gaining momentum","/breathing",{"title":48,"description":49,"link":50},"Ground in the Present","Grounding helps redirect attention when worry starts pulling you into future scenarios","/grounding",{"headline":52,"description":53,"strengths":54,"quickRelief":58},"Mild Worry","Your responses suggest mildly elevated worry. You may notice worry building under pressure, around responsibilities, or when tasks are unfinished, but it may still be manageable much of the time.",[55,56,57],"You are noticing worry before it becomes more entrenched","Mild worry patterns often respond well to small daily coping skills","You can practice shifting from repeated thinking to one useful next step",[59,63],{"title":60,"description":61,"link":62},"Try Guided Breathing","Structured breathing can reduce the physical urgency that keeps worry active","/guided-breathing",{"title":64,"description":65,"link":66},"Label Worry Thoughts","Naming worry as worry can create space before you follow every scenario","/thought-labeling",{"headline":68,"description":69,"strengths":70,"quickRelief":74},"Elevated Worry","Your responses suggest elevated persistent worry. Scores around 40 or higher are often used as a research or monitoring anchor for more elevated worry, but this is not a diagnostic cutoff. Consider whether worry is taking time, energy, or flexibility from your day.",[71,72,73],"Completing this test gives you a clearer picture of the worry pattern","Persistent worry can improve when you practice disengaging and problem-solving separately","You can start reducing worry loops with small, repeatable skills",[75,78],{"title":76,"description":77,"link":50},"Use Grounding First","Grounding can lower intensity before you decide whether a worry needs action",{"title":79,"description":80,"link":81},"Relax Muscle Tension","Progressive muscle relaxation can help when worry is held in the body","/progressive-muscle-relaxation",{"headline":83,"description":84,"strengths":85,"quickRelief":90},"High Worry","Your responses suggest a high persistent worry tendency. In this app's non-diagnostic bands, scores around 55 or higher are treated as high worry, not as a diagnosis or universal clinical cutoff. If worry is causing significant distress or impairment, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional.",[86,87,88,89],"You have identified a pattern that can be discussed and worked on directly","High worry can feel consuming, but support and skills can reduce its impact","You do not have to solve every possible outcome before taking one useful step","Professional support can help separate realistic problem-solving from worry loops",[91,94],{"title":92,"description":93,"link":50},"Ground Right Now","Grounding can help when worry feels overwhelming or hard to stop",{"title":95,"description":96,"link":97},"Create a Safe Mental Place","Peaceful visualization can give your mind a short break from constant threat scanning","/peaceful-visualization",{"title":99,"paragraphs":100},"Understanding the PSWQ",[101,102,103,104],"The Penn State Worry Questionnaire is a 16-item measure developed to assess the tendency toward persistent, excessive, and difficult-to-control worry. It is commonly used in research and clinical monitoring contexts.","Each item is rated from 1 to 5. Items 1, 3, 8, 10, and 11 are reverse scored, so the total score ranges from 16 to 80. Higher scores indicate a stronger persistent or pathological worry tendency.","The bands shown here are concern-based, non-diagnostic ranges. There is no universal clinical cutoff, and this self-test does not diagnose generalized anxiety disorder or any other condition.","As practical anchors, scores around 40 or higher may suggest more elevated worry in research or monitoring contexts, while scores around 55 or higher are treated as high worry in this app's non-diagnostic bands. Interpretation should consider distress, impairment, context, and professional judgment.",{"title":106,"items":107},"Frequently Asked Questions",[108,111,114,117,120],{"question":109,"answer":110},"What does the PSWQ measure?","The PSWQ measures a person's tendency toward persistent and hard-to-control worry. It focuses on the style and frequency of worry rather than one specific topic.",{"question":112,"answer":113},"What does a high score mean?","A high score means your responses suggest more persistent worry. It can be useful for self-reflection or monitoring, but it is not a diagnosis and does not prove you have a specific disorder.",{"question":115,"answer":116},"Can this test diagnose GAD?","No. The PSWQ is related to worry, which can be relevant to generalized anxiety disorder, but it does not diagnose GAD or any other condition. A qualified professional can provide a full assessment.",{"question":118,"answer":119},"Why are some items reverse scored?","Some statements describe lower worry, such as being able to dismiss worries. These items are reverse scored so the total score consistently reflects higher worry when the total is higher.",{"question":121,"answer":122},"What should I do if worry is disrupting my life?","If worry is causing significant distress, avoidance, sleep problems, relationship strain, or difficulty functioning, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline now.",[124,127,130],{"title":125,"description":126},"Separate Worry From Problem-Solving","Ask whether the concern has a concrete next action. If yes, write one step. If not, practice returning attention to the present instead of replaying scenarios.",{"title":128,"description":129},"Schedule a Worry Window","Postpone repeated worries to a short planned time. This helps your brain learn that every worry does not need immediate attention.",{"title":131,"description":132},"Practice Letting a Thought Pass","When a worry appears, label it as a worry thought and let it be present without arguing, checking, or solving it right away.",{"title":134,"description":135,"items":136},"Who Is This Test For?","The PSWQ is for adults who want to understand how often worry feels persistent, overwhelming, or difficult to stop.",[137,138,139,140],"People who feel caught in repeated what-if thinking","Anyone who worries across many situations or responsibilities","People tracking whether worry is becoming more manageable over time","Anyone preparing to discuss persistent worry with a qualified professional",{"title":142,"minimal":143,"mild":144,"moderate":145,"severe":146},"What The Scores Mean","Low worry. Worry may occur, but it is less likely to feel persistent or overwhelming.","Mild worry. Worry may be noticeable under stress or around unfinished responsibilities.","Elevated worry. Worry may take more time and energy, with scores around 40+ suggesting more elevated worry as a research or monitoring anchor.","High worry. Worry may feel frequent, difficult to stop, or impairing; this app treats 55+ as high in non-diagnostic bands.","This self-test is for education and self-reflection only. It is not diagnostic and cannot replace an evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. Higher scores suggest a stronger persistent worry tendency, not a diagnosis or universal clinical cutoff. Seek qualified professional support if worry causes significant distress or impairment. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline now.",1790423935384]