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Panic Severity Quiz

Panic

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Curious if you have panic, or wondering how severe your panic is? This questionnaire will help you understand how much panic is impacting your life.

A phobia is more than a dislike of something. A phobia negatively impacts your life, prevents you from doing things you want to do, and can cause significant distress.

This questionnaire is not a medical diagnosis. Bia cannot and does not provide medical diagnoses or advice. Only a mental health professional can do that.

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About this quiz

This 2-minute test uses a clinically validated severity scale to score how much panic affects your daily life. You'll see a 0-5 rating and what each band means. Bia uses this score to personalize your recovery program.

About the score

What your panic score means

SMSP severity bands (0 to 5)

  • 0 – 1Minimal: your phobia rarely affects daily decisions or quality of life.
  • 2Mild: noticeable in specific situations but not yet shaping major decisions.
  • 3Moderate: actively limiting choices around work, travel, eating, social life, or sleep. Most Bia users start here.
  • 4Significant: meaningfully disabling. Structured daily exposure work is the evidence-based path forward.
  • 5Severe: dominating daily decisions. Bia's structured program is effective at this severity; therapist-supported use is recommended.

Bia has a program for panic

Whatever your score, the way through panic is the same: gradual, structured exposure. Bia guides it step by step, self-guided or alongside a therapist.

Common questions about panic

What should I do during a panic attack?

Remind yourself that it is a panic attack and that it will pass, breathe low and slow with a longer breath out, and let the sensations rise and fall without fighting them. Attacks usually peak within about 10 minutes. These skills help in the moment, and Bia's program works on the bigger goal: fewer attacks, and less fear of the next one.

How do I know it's a panic attack and not my heart?

Panic attacks can feel exactly like a medical emergency, which is part of what makes them so frightening. If you have never had your symptoms checked by a doctor, please do that first. If your symptoms are new, different, or you are unsure, call emergency services. Once medical causes have been ruled out, Bia helps you learn to respond to those sensations without fear.

Can panic attacks be stopped for good?

For many people, yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure is the most researched treatment for panic disorder, and most people who complete it see a large drop in attacks and in the fear of having one. Bia guides you through that same approach in short daily sessions, at your own pace.

Can I use Bia if I take medication for panic?

Yes. Many people use Bia alongside medication. Bia does not replace medical care, so talk to your prescriber before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

What is interoceptive exposure?

Interoceptive exposure means practicing the body sensations that trigger panic, such as a fast heartbeat or dizziness, in small, controlled steps, for example by running in place or spinning in a chair. Each time, your brain learns those sensations are safe and the alarm gets quieter. Bia builds these exercises into your plan gradually, and you always control the pace.

Understanding Panic

Panic disorder is often described as the fear of fear itself. After one or more panic attacks (racing heart, dizziness, derealization, the sense you might die or go crazy) it is very easy to fall into a cycle of anxiety and fear. We begin to scan for signs of panic, which means we notice them more often, which causes distress so we scan more - and the cycle escalates. Bia is designed to help us break this cycle of fear, by reversing it in small, incremental steps. Bia provides lessons explaining the science behind this fear and helps you practice evidence-proven skills in short daily exercises.

Common signs of panic

  • Racing heart or palpitations
  • Dizziness, derealization, or depersonalization
  • Shortness of breath or chest tightness
  • Fear of dying, going crazy, or losing control
  • Anticipatory anxiety between attacks
  • Avoidance of places where attacks have happened or could be inescapable

Our clinical approach: interoceptive exposure