Your child has a neurosis or may develop one Test - the question form
Questions: 15 · 3 minutes
1. Is easily upset, worries a lot, and takes things too personally.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked
2. Cries easily; may sob, whine, or complain, and has difficulty calming down.
1 – No
2 – Happens occasionally
3 – Strongly present
3. Has sudden tantrums or becomes irritable over minor things; cannot wait or tolerate frustration.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked/intense
4. Often takes offense, sulks, and cannot tolerate any criticism.
1 – Not present
2 – Occurs occasionally
3 – Strongly present
5. Mood is extremely unstable, to the point of laughing and crying at the same time.
1 – No
2 – Happens occasionally
3 – Markedly pronounced
6. Increasingly feels sad or down for no apparent reason.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Severe
7. Sucks a pacifier or thumb again (as in early childhood), or constantly fidgets with objects in the hands.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked
8. Has difficulty falling asleep without a light on and a close family member nearby; sleep is restless, with awakenings; has trouble fully waking up in the morning.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked intensity
9. Becomes overly excitable when needing to control themselves, or becomes slowed down and lethargic when completing tasks.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Strongly present
10. Marked fears, worries, or timidity occur in any new, unfamiliar, or demanding situations.
1 - No
2 - Occurs periodically
3 - Strongly present
11. Increasing lack of self-confidence and hesitancy in actions and decisions.
1 – No
2 – Happens occasionally
3 – Strongly present
12. Gets tired more quickly, is easily distracted, and cannot maintain attention for long periods.
1 – No
2 – Occurs occasionally
3 – Strongly present
13. It is increasingly difficult to communicate with them and reach agreement; they seem unlike themselves, constantly change decisions, or withdraw into themselves.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Markedly present
14. Complains of headaches in the evening or stomach pain in the morning; often becomes pale or flushed, or sweats; has itching without an obvious cause, allergies, or skin irritation.
1 – No
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked
15. Reduced appetite; frequent or prolonged illnesses; unexplained fever; often misses kindergarten or school.
1 – Absent
2 – Occurs periodically
3 – Marked/severe