Signs
& Symptoms of
Anxiety Disorder
Just
as the kinds of
stress we experience
differ from person to
person, so do the
symptoms that are
associated with
anxiety.
For
example, you might
suffer from physical
symptoms
like:
•
Insomnia
• Trembling
• Sweating
• Heart racing
• Heart pounding
• Chest pains
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Pale skin
• Chills
• Hot flashes
• Shallow breathing
•
Dizziness
Or
you might experience
mental and emotional
symptoms
like:
•
Fear
• Nervousness
• Sadness
• Tendency toward
distraction
• Problems with focus
• Inability to finish
tasks
• Forgetfulness
• Problems sitting
still
How
you experience
anxiety can vary as
well on how anxious
you are or what
causes the initial
feelings of
anxiety.
For
example, you might be
anxious on your
wedding day far more
than you were in the
planning stages of
your wedding. Or you
might be slightly
nervous when you are
studying, but very
nervous when you area
actually taking the
test.
Since
anxiety does have so
many symptoms, it can
be difficult to
determine whether a
patient is suffering
from anxiety or from
some other condition.
This is why it's so
important to visit a
medical professional
for a
diagnosis.
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