Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

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Anxiety UK defines anxiety as:

Anxiety is typically described as a feeling of apprehension or dread in situations where there is no actual real threat and is disproportionate to the situation faced.  Unlike stress, anxiety persists even after a concern has passed. In some cases, anxiety can escalate into an anxiety disorder and can affect day-to-day life.

Recently I’ve been experiencing episodes of anxiety. Here is a list of physical symptoms of anxiety:

Experienced Loose Bowels Disturbed Sleep Abdominal Pain Hypervigilance Headaches Sweating Muscle tension Back Ache Fatigue Nausea / Vomiting

Not Experienced (Yet) Palpitations Panic Attacks Shortness of Breath / Hyperventilating Restlessness Difficulty Performing Everyday Tasks Dry Mouth Teeth Grinding

Anxiety can affect anyone and can be quite debilitating. It usually has a trigger. In my case there has been several concurrent triggers. You can get diagnosed with anxiety and treated for it.

Treatment for anxiety can include medication and/or counselling therapies.

If you want to know more about mental illness and mental health check out my book, Mental Health Wisdom – Developing Understanding & Empathy:

Take care, write soon,

Antony