Am I suffering from agoraphobia? Take the test at the private practice of online psychologist Patric Pförtner.
Psychologist Patric Pförtner

Patric Pförtner

M.Sc. Psychologist, Doctoral Researcher

Agoraphobia Test Online

Are you afraid of crowds, public places or situations where a quick escape would be difficult? Our agoraphobia test can help you gain clarity about possible symptoms.

Typical signs of agoraphobia can include:

  • fear of public places or large crowds,
  • difficulty leaving the house alone,
  • strong insecurity in unfamiliar environments.

With this test you can reflect on how strongly agoraphobia is influencing your life. Please note that this test is not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

Originally written in German — read the original here: Agoraphobie Test.

Agoraphobia Test: 15 Questions

All questions refer to the last 14 days. The answer options are scaled like a grading system — the first option counts as one point, the last as five. Choose one answer per question and click Evaluate Now at the end.

1. Are you afraid of crowds or do you avoid them?

2. Do you feel uncomfortable when you have to leave the house alone?

3. Do you avoid public places like cinemas, restaurants or department stores?

4. Are you afraid to make longer trips far from home?

5. In certain situations, do you experience physical symptoms like a racing heart, dizziness or shortness of breath?

6. Do you often feel the need to have an escape route nearby?

7. Do you avoid situations that used to pose no problem for you?

8. Are you afraid of experiencing something embarrassing in public, like fainting or vomiting?

9. Do you feel restricted in your everyday life by your anxieties?

10. Do you feel that your anxieties have grown stronger over time?

11. Do you believe that your anxieties are affecting your quality of life?

12. Are you afraid of losing control in unfamiliar situations?

13. Do you avoid certain places or activities for fear of possible symptoms?

14. Do you feel that you cannot handle certain situations without company?

15. Do you often think that something is wrong with you when you feel anxious?

This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional — such as a doctor, psychiatrist or psychotherapist — can advise you on the next steps.

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