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Signs of Anxiety

Signs of Anxiety

There are many people with various forms of an anxiety disorder but upon looking at these different types there are quite a lot of symptoms that are similar with each. The number and severity of them are different with everyone and there also might be different things that trigger the symptoms but knowing what to look for is important in getting it treated whether through self help or through professional help.

There are two main forms of symptoms for an anxiety disorder – the emotional symptoms and the physical symptoms. The emotional symptoms range greatly with each individual depending on the disorder but they include irritability, restlessness, feeling jumpy or tense, having trouble concentrating, expecting the worst, watching for signs that something might be wrong, feelings or dread, and feeling like the mind has gone blank or losing the moment of thought process. These symptoms are usually secondary to irrational or excessive worry and fear.

While it might seem that an anxiety disorder is mostly about the feelings, there are many physical symptoms that accompany these disorders as well. This is because the body responds to fear and it produces a variety of responses which may differ according to the individual. The most common symptoms include a pounding heart, tremors, muscle tension, sweating, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, frequency in urination or diarrhea, upset stomach, dizziness, and a shortness of breath.

The physical symptoms can accompany a number of medical conditions and it usually takes a few trips to the doctor or hospital to have it diagnosed if it is indeed an anxiety disorder that the person is suffering from. It is important that the individual is correctly diagnosed so that they can start the appropriate treatment. These treatments vary according to the severity of the condition and they may take some time to work, but it is important to have it started as soon as possible.