History Taking - Anxiety

Question 1

What are some screening questions for the cognitive and behavioural aspects of anxiety?

Answer 1

Have you been worrying a lot recently?
Have you felt tense, keyed-up, and on edge?
Are you able to relax?
Have you been irritable?

How is your sleep?
Any difficulty falling asleep?
Any difficulty concentrating?
Any headaches, neck aches or back ache?

Question 2

What are some screening questions for the autonomic aspects of anxiety?

Answer 2

Any dizziness, sweating? 
Any palpitations?
Any breathlessness?
Any tingling / pins and needles anywhere?
Any nausea, diarrhea or vomiting?
Any problems passing water?

Are these symptoms there all the time or do they come as attacks with periods of feeling well in between? (With regards to all of the symptoms)