Table 3 The Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS) with the compounds anxiety and depression

Anxiety

Total score

12.0

11.7 to 12.4

I feel tense or wound up

1.9

1.8 to 2.0

Feeling as if something bad will happen

2.0

1.9 to 2.1

Worrying thoughts

1.8

1.7 to 2.0

I can sit at ease and feel relaxed

1.3

1.2 to 1.4

Feeling like butterflies in the stomach

0.8

0.7 to 0.9

I feel restless

1.8

1.6 to 1.9

Sudden feelings of panic

2.4

2.3 to 2.5

Depression

Total score

9.1

8.9 to 9.4

I enjoy things I used to enjoy

0.8

0.7 to 0.9

I can laugh and see funny things

0.6

0.5 to 0.7

I feel cheerful

2.3

2.2 to 2.4

I feel slowed down

1.6

1.4 to 1.7

I have lost interest in my appearance

2.2

2.1 to 2.3

I look forward with enjoyment

1.1

1.0 to 1.2

I can enjoy a book, radio or TV

0.7

0.6 to 0.8