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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Tick the box beside the reply that is closest to how you have been feeling in the past week. Don’t take too long over you replies: your immediate is best.

I feel tense or ‘wound up’:*
I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy:*
I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen:*
I can laugh and see the funny side of things:*
Worrying thoughts go through my mind:*
I feel cheerful:*
I can sit at ease and feel relaxed:*
I feel as if I am slowed down:*
I get a sort of frightened feeling like ‘butterflies’ in the stomach:*
I have lost interest in my appearance:*
I feel restless as I have to be on the move:*
I look forward with enjoyment to things:*
I get sudden feelings of panic:*
I can enjoy a good book or radio or TV program:*