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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

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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:*

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