Anxiety Test
Exceptional Individuals supports people with neurodivergent and mental health related experiences at work and in education. We share information about anxiety because it commonly affects how people think, concentrate, communicate, and cope in everyday life. We do not provide medical diagnosis, therapy, or treatment. If you are worried about your mental health, a GP or qualified healthcare professional can help.
Why you might be looking for an anxiety test
If you have searched for an anxiety test, it is usually because something about how you feel, think, or react does not feel manageable at the moment.
Many people notice constant worry, fear, tension, or overwhelm and want to understand whether what they are experiencing has a name, or whether support might help.
That is completely understandable. Wanting clarity is a normal response to feeling unsettled or distressed.
Why online anxiety tests are limited
There is no reliable way for a website to tell whether someone has an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety can look different from person to person and can be influenced by life events, health, work, relationships, and many other factors. A proper assessment involves talking to a trained professional who can understand your experiences in context.
Online quizzes, checklists, or scores cannot do this. They can also be misleading, especially when they suggest a diagnosis or imply a level of risk.
If you are concerned about anxiety, a GP or NHS mental health service is the right place to start.
Anxiety and neurodiversity
Anxiety is not a form of neurodiversity. However, many neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, autism, OCD, or Tourette’s, experience higher levels of anxiety because of how they interact with the world.
This is why anxiety, stress, and emotional wellbeing often appear alongside neurodiversity topics on our site.
Why Exceptional Individuals does not offer an anxiety test
Exceptional Individuals is not a clinical or medical service. We do not diagnose anxiety disorders, provide therapy, or offer medical treatment.
We support people who experience anxiety, stress, or neurodivergent challenges in work and education by helping them access practical, non-medical support such as:
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understanding their rights and options
Find the right kind of support
If you are not sure what kind of help would be most useful right now, you can use our Support Finder below. It does not assess symptoms or make medical judgements. It simply helps you explore the most appropriate next steps.
How Exceptional Individuals can support you
Exceptional Individuals supports people who experience anxiety, neurodivergence, or mental health related challenges in work and education.
This includes:
Workplace Needs Assessments
Reasonable adjustments
Employer and education guidance
Practical support to stay in work or study
Where to get proper help
If anxiety is distressing, overwhelming, or affecting your safety or daily life, these services can help:
Real-world example: Supporting anxiety in a neurodivergent workplace
Alex” (name changed for privacy) works in a digital marketing role for a large organisation. Alex is neurodivergent and experienced high levels of anxiety at work, particularly around meetings, presentations, and being put on the spot. Although Alex was skilled and valued by their employer, the way information was shared, deadlines were communicated, and meetings were run made it difficult for them to process what was expected. This led to growing anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion, even though their actual work was strong. Alex did not need medical treatment from us. What they needed was practical, work-focused support.
What Exceptional Individuals did
Exceptional Individuals supported Alex through a Workplace Needs Assessment and follow-up guidance.
We looked at:
how tasks and deadlines were communicated
how meetings were structured
how feedback was given
how much unplanned social interaction was required
how Alex processed information and pressure
Together, we identified simple adjustments that would reduce anxiety and allow Alex to perform at their best.
These included:
written agendas and follow-ups for meetings
being able to prepare in advance for presentations
clearer expectations around priorities and deadlines
reducing unexpected interruptions
creating space for quiet, focused work
The outcome
With these changes in place, Alex reported:
feeling more confident going into meetings
less time spent worrying about what was expected
better concentration and productivity
reduced stress at the end of the working day
Their manager also found communication became smoother and more predictable, benefiting the whole team.
This was not about diagnosing or treating anxiety. It was about changing the environment so a neurodivergent person could work in a way that suited them.
Why this matters
Many people who experience anxiety at work are not struggling because of a lack of ability. They are struggling because the workplace is not designed around how they think, process information, or cope with pressure.
Practical adjustments can make a huge difference.