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Do I have a phobia?
Is it a fear, or a phobia? Find out in two minutes, then get a plan.
Fear is a normal alarm: it goes off near a real drop, in real turbulence, in a stuck elevator, and it settles when the situation is over. A phobia is that alarm gone out of proportion. It fires at the thought of the thing, you go out of your way to avoid it, it has lasted for months, and it costs you something: a trip, a job, a scan you keep putting off.
The self-checks on this site ask ten plain questions about one fear: how strong it is, how much you avoid it, and what it costs you. You get one of three levels, mild, moderate or marked, with the answers that set it spelled out, three free steps to try this week, and a few good places to read more. No score, no account, no email.
Your answers stay in your browser. They are saved there so you can come back to them, and nothing you answer is sent to us.
Pick the fear you want to check
- Fear of heights testTen plain questions about how heights affect you. Takes two minutes and is not a diagnosis, just a clear picture of where you stand and what to try next.2 minutes · free · private
- Fear of flying testTen plain questions about how flying affects you, from booking to landing. Takes two minutes and is not a diagnosis, just a clear picture and next steps.2 minutes · free · private
- Claustrophobia testTen plain questions about elevators, small rooms, crowds, and scans. Takes two minutes and is not a diagnosis, just a clear picture of where you stand.2 minutes · free · private
What you get
Free
A clear result, with the reasons
- One of three levels: mild, moderate or marked
- The answers that set it, and the rules in plain words
- Three free steps to take this week
- The first rungs of a practice ladder, and good resources
Pro
A personal 4-week action plan
- Built from your own answers
- The full practice ladder, one small step at a time
- Paced over four weeks, so you know what to do each week
Common fears people check
- Fear of heights test (acrophobia: heights)
- Fear of flying test (aerophobia: flying)
- Claustrophobia test (claustrophobia: enclosed spaces)
These are self-checks, not diagnoses. If fear is affecting your life, talk to a doctor or a therapist.