Anxiety disorders are common in people of all ages. They can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Thankfully, there is help available for those who suffer from anxiety disorders so they can lead healthy, happy lives. Signs and symptoms of anxiety are very subtle. I have listed here some of the commonly occurring symptoms which can be easily mistaken to be nothing or anything else but anxiety. Here is a list:
- Shortness of Breath – Feeling so anxious causes inability to relax or control breathing.
- Muscle Tension – Panic attacks cause muscles to tighten in the neck, shoulders,s and sometimes the jaw tightens.
- Mind Suddenly Blanks – Inability yo shirt thoughts and mind shuts due to overwhelm and stress.
- Frequently Feeling on Edge – Feeling jumpy, shaky or physically trembling. Constant feeling of potential danger that must be avoided.
- Heart Pounding – Worry, stress, fear and shortness of breath can accelerate heart rate.
- High Blood Pressure – Due to unsettled states, blood pressure can raise to dangerous levels.
- Excessive Sweating – Results from nervousness or panic.
- Insomnia – Inability to sleep when stress creates a continuous loop of racing thoughts.
- Upset Stomach – Persistent nauseous feeling.
- Dizziness – Panic to the point of almost passing out.
- Loss of Appetite – Food is not appealing, sometimes gagging occurs when eating.
- Weak Limbs – Feeling of weakness throughout the body can occur when exhausted from worrying.
- Panic Attacks – Sudden feeling that something terrible is going to happen.
- Nervousness Around People – Overly critical of oneself in social situations. Swelling on future events and what was said long after the event.
- Frequent Bathroom Breaks – Nervousness can upset the bowels and cause uncontrollable bathroom visits.
- Heart Palpitations – Feeling the heart race, flutter, add or skip a beat.
- Compulsive Behaviour – Constantly biting nails, scratching scalp, or other abnormal behaviours due to anxiety.
- Chest Pain – Many who experience a panic attack for the first time believe they are experiencing a heart attack.
- Restlessness – Inability to sit still and must be on the move.
- Migraines – Anxiety increases blood flow and blood flowing to the brain causes severe head pain.
- Uncontrollable Speech – Speaking quickly and without thinking. Stuttering and feeling tongue-twisted are common.
- Itchy Skin – Body reacts to stress by producing an itchy rash or hives.
- Hot or Cold Flashes – When your body is in an upset state, the temperature can waver and change rapidly.
- Muscle Spasm – Nervous system behaves irregularly and causes muscles to twitch.
- Constantly catching a Cold or the Flu – Weakened immune system due to stress causes the body to be susceptible to illness.
If you think that you are, or a loved one is, suffering from an anxiety disorder, you should not wait to get help.
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