Agoraphobia Test: Understanding Your Safety Zones & Anxiety Triggers
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Take our free Agoraphobia Test to understand your anxiety triggers and avoidance patterns. Discover if your "safety zones" are helping or holding you back.
It often starts with a single "no." You skip the concert because the crowd feels too unpredictable. Then, you avoid the highway because there’s no place to pull over. Slowly, almost invisibly, the boundaries of your life begin to tighten, until you realize that your "safety zone" has become the only place you feel okay.
If you have ever stood in a supermarket aisle fighting the urge to run, or scanned a room for the nearest exit before you even said hello, you are not "crazy"—you are exhausted. This Agoraphobia Test is designed to help you pause and look at these patterns without judgment. It is not a diagnostic tool, but a mirror to help you see how much space anxiety is currently taking up in your life.
This assessment is designed to move you from a state of vague overwhelm to clear understanding. By breaking down your reactions, we can help you identify:
Agoraphobia is often misunderstood as simply a "fear of open spaces." In reality, it is more accurately described as a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available if you panic.
This test helps you answer the questions you might be quietly asking yourself:
This screener is based on criteria outlined in major psychological frameworks, including the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). It mirrors the logic of clinical severity measures by assessing both the frequency of avoidance and the intensity of distress.
Instead of measuring a dozen abstract traits, this test focuses on one core continuum:
The test consists of 12 questions and takes approximately 2–3 minutes to complete.
Tip: Try not to overthink your responses. Answer based on how you have felt in the past month. If you aren't sure, ask yourself: "If I had to go do this activity right now, alone, how much would I want to avoid it?"
This test is especially helpful if you:
Please consider seeking professional help instead if:
We don't just give you a number; we provide a narrative that explains why your brain is reacting this way. Your result will classify your current experience into one of three authoritative categories:
Each result page also includes specific Strengths (like resilience and resourcefulness), common Pitfalls (like relying on safety crutches), and actionable Next Steps.
A "High" score does not mean you are broken; it means your brain is working overtime to protect you. This test is a snapshot of now, not a prediction of forever.
Whether you score mild or severe, we provide steps you can take immediately—from "waiting 10 minutes before fleeing" to finding an exposure therapy specialist.
IMPORTANT: This online test is for educational and self-exploration purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace a professional evaluation by a qualified mental health provider.
Agoraphobia and panic disorders are complex conditions that often require clinical intervention. If your results indicate moderate to severe symptoms, or if anxiety is significantly interfering with your daily life, please consult a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services immediately.
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