How loud is your brain right now?

A 2-minute check-in. No judgment, no diagnosis. Just you being honest with yourself.

First, let's check the volume.

Drag each slider to where it feels true.

How often does your brain replay things on a loop?

NeverAll the time

How hard is it to relax, even when nothing is wrong?

Pretty easyNearly impossible

How often do you cancel plans because of how you feel?

RarelyConstantly

Okay, which one sounds more like you?

Tap the one that hits closer to home.

"My stress shows up in..."

My body
(tension, stomach, headaches) Physical

My thoughts
(racing, looping, catastrophizing) Cognitive

"When I'm anxious, I tend to..."

Avoid and cancel plans Avoidance

Overthink and seek reassurance Rumination

Keep going. Almost through this part.

"The hardest part is..."

I can't relax even when nothing is wrong Constant tension

I can't stop imagining what could go wrong Anticipation

"People probably don't know that I..."

Feel physically on edge most of the time Hyperarousal

Replay every conversation in my head Rumination

Tap everything that sounds like your brain right now.

As many as you want. No wrong answers.

What if something goes wrong

Did I say the wrong thing

I should have done it differently

What are they thinking about me

Something bad is about to happen

I need to check again

I can't turn it off

Why can't I just relax

Now tap everything your body does when you're stressed.

Jaw clenching

Tight shoulders

Stomach knots

Heart racing

Can't sit still

Trouble breathing

Headaches

Trouble sleeping

Exhaustion

Quick round. Go with your gut.

One more thing...

It's Sunday night. You have a normal week ahead. Are you...

Fine, looking forward to it

Already running through everything that could go wrong

Sick to my stomach

Your friend cancels plans last minute. First feeling?

Relief, honestly

Spiral. Did I do something?

No big deal

You sent a text and haven't heard back in 2 hours.

They're probably busy

Rereading what I sent

Convinced they're mad at me

Mind

Body

Behavior

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This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical assessment. It does not diagnose anxiety disorders. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.

Your Anxiety Check-In

What your answers tell me:

Reflection prompts:

When you're ready to talk:

Corrin "Cory" Sotala, M.S., LPC

Bright Day Wellness, LLC

910 Elm Grove Road, Suite 8, Elm Grove, WI 53122

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