Fear of Recurrence Scale (FoRSe)

Name:………………………………………………….. Date:………………………………

This questionnaire is concerned with problems and complaints people sometimes

have. Please read each item carefully and circle the appropriate number that best
describes how you have been over the last two weeks including today.

Do not Agree Agree Agree

agree slightly moderate very
ly much
I have been worrying about relapse. 1 2 3 4

I have been remembering previous 1 2 3 4

episodes of being unwell.

I have been more aware of my thoughts. 1 2 3 4

I have experienced thoughts intruding into 1 2 3 4

my mind.

I have been worrying about my thoughts. 1 2 3 4

I have felt unable to control my illness. 1 2 3 4

I have been worrying about being in 1 2 3 4

hospital.

I have lacked confidence in my ability to 1 2 3 4

cope.

My thoughts have been uncontrollable. 1 2 3 4

My thoughts have being going too fast. 1 2 3 4

I have been worrying about loosing 1 2 3 4

control.

My thoughts have been distressing. 1 2 3 4

I have felt more in touch with my 1 2 3 4

thoughts.

I have been constantly aware of my 1 2 3 4

 thoughts.

I have been unable to switch off my 1 2 3 4

thinking.

I have paid close attention to how my 1 2 3 4

mind is working.
The world has seemed more vivid and 1 2 3 4
colourful.

My thoughts have been more interesting. 1 2 3 4

I have had new insights and ideas. 1 2 3 4

20 Unpleasant thoughts have entered my 1 2 3 4

. head against my will

21 My thinking has been clearer than usual. 1 2 3 4

.

22 I have been checking my thoughts. 1 2 3 4

23 The thought of becoming unwell has 1 2 3 4

. frightened me.

Fear of Relapse: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 23

Awareness: 3, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22
Intrusiveness: 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20.