Anxiety Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of anxiety can differ, based on the specific disorder a person has. However, all anxiety disorders are linked together by common symptoms that include excessive, irrational fear and dread. Because these are also possible signs of other conditions, people who believe they have anxiety should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Anxiety Information

Anxiety Signs and Symptoms: An Overview

There are several types of anxiety disorders, for example:

Each disorder has its own symptoms, but they are all bound together by the common anxiety symptoms of excessive, irrational fear and dread.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

Depending on the type of anxiety, a person can experience several possible symptoms, including:

Feeling shaky, jittery, or nervous
Feeling tense, fearful, or apprehensive
Avoiding certain places or activities because of fear
A pounding or racing heart
Trouble catching your breath when nervous
Unjustified sweating or trembling
A knot in your stomach
A lump in your throat
Finding yourself pacing
Being afraid to close your eyes at night for fear that you may die in your sleep
Fear of losing control or going crazy
Fear of dying.

Anxiety Symptoms With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Common symptoms of anxiety for those with generalized

anxiety disorder include chronic and exaggerated worry, tension, and irritability that appear to have no cause or that are more intense than the situation warrants. Physical signs often accompany these psychological symptoms, such as:

Restlessness
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Headaches
Trembling
Twitching
Muscle tension
Unexplained sweating.

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