| Occasional worry about circumstantial events, such as an exam or break-up, that may leave you upset | Constant, chronic and unsubstantiated worry that causes significant distress, disturbs your social life and interferes with classes and work |
| Embarrassment or self-consciousness in the face of uncomfortable social situations | Avoidance of common social situations for fear of being judged, embarrassed or humiliated |
| Random case of “nerves” or jitters, dizziness and/or sweating over an important event like an exam or oral presentation | Repeated, random panic attacks or persistent worry/anticipation of another panic attack and feelings of terror or impending doom |
| Realistic fear of a threatening object, place or situation | Irrational fear or avoidance of an object, place or situation that poses little or no threat of danger |
| Wanting to be sure that you are healthy and living in a safe, hazard-free environment | Performing uncontrollable, repetitive actions, such as washing your hands repeatedly or checking things over and over |
| Anxiety, sadness or difficulty sleeping immediately following a traumatic event | Ongoing and recurring nightmares, flashbacks or emotional numbing relating to a traumatic event in your life that occurred several months or years ago |