Anxiety Symptoms (Cont.)

Anxiety Symptoms of Panic Disorder

The anxiety symptoms commonly seen in those with panic disorder include:
 
  • Pounding heart
  • Chest pains
  • Lightheadedness or dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Shaking or trembling
  • Fear of dying
  • Sweating
  • Feelings of unreality
  • Numbness or tingling
  • A feeling of going out of control or going crazy.
 

Anxiety Symptoms of Phobias

Many of the physical symptoms that accompany panic attacks -- such as sweating, racing heart, and trembling -- also occur with phobias.
 

Anxiety Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The symptoms of PTSD can range from constantly reliving the event to a general emotional numbing. Other common symptoms include:
 
  • Persistent anxiety
  • Exaggerated startle reactions
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Nightmares
  • Insomnia.
 
People with PTSD typically avoid situations that remind them of the traumatic event because they provoke intense distress or even panic attacks.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD