What is anxiety and its symptoms


  2. Anxiety is an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behavior, such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints and rumination..




Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:


Pounding heart

Sweating

Stomach upset or dizziness

Frequent urination or diarrhea

Headaches

Fatigue

Shortness of breath

Tremors and twitches

Muscle tension

Insomnia


Emotional symptoms of anxiety:

In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include:

Feelings of apprehension or dread

Trouble concentrating

Feeling tense and jumpy

Anticipating the worst

Irritability

Restlessness

Watching for signs of danger

Feeling like your mind’s gone blank




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