Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder[1] that leads to an intense fear of specific situations in which leaving is difficult. If you live with agoraphobia, situations like being in a crowd can instill extreme fear.
If you think you might have agoraphobia, it can be helpful to take an agoraphobia quiz. The quiz below can’t diagnose you, but it will give you an idea of whether it’s time to seek professional treatment.
How This Agoraphobia Quiz Works
This quiz evaluates how likely you are to be experiencing symptoms of agoraphobia. It is based upon diagnostic symptoms of this disorder.
You will receive a total score between 0 and 40. Higher scores indicate a higher level of agoraphobia symptoms. Your total score is the sum of your responses across all items.
Who Is This Agoraphobia Quiz For?
This agoraphobia quiz is for anyone who might be struggling with symptoms of anxiety. If you experience worry in situations outside of the home, it can be helpful to take this quiz.
This may also be helpful if you experience fear in situations that are hard to leave like being in a crowd or riding in an elevator. It can also be useful for a friend or loved one experiencing anxiety when outside of the home.
Is It Accurate?
This agoraphobia quiz cannot diagnose agoraphobia. However, it can provide insight into whether you have symptoms of this anxiety disorder.
The questions in this quiz are based on diagnostic symptoms of agoraphobia.[1] So, the questions here can give you an accurate reflection of your likelihood of having this mental health condition.
Other Things You Might Want To Know
If you’re taking this agoraphobia quiz, you might be interested in additional resources about anxiety disorders.
Explore the resources below for more information.
- Anxiety Disorders: National Institute of Mental Health.[1]
- Agoraphobia: National Institute of Mental Health.[2]
- Agoraphobia: National Library of Medicine.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Globally, around 1.5%[4] of people will experience agoraphobia within their lifetimes. Within a given year, around 1.0%[4] of people experience agoraphobia.
In the United States, clinicians use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,[5] 5th Edition, to diagnose anxiety disorders. This book lists diagnostic criteria for a variety of mental health conditions, including agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is diagnosed by physicians, psychiatrists or mental health professionals. Mental health professionals who may diagnose agoraphobia include psychologists, professional counselors, and clinical social workers. Psychiatric nurse practitioners may also diagnose agoraphobia.
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