How to understand that you have anxiety: Recognize your problems to fight them

We live in a very stressful world, and lots of people suffer from anxiety.

While many people have already understood their problem and asked for professional help, the first step is to recognize that you might have anxiety at all.

Here are a few signs of it.

Excessive worry

Feeling worried or on edge most of the time, even about minor things, and finding it difficult to control or stop these anxious thoughts.

Restlessness and irritability

Having difficulty staying still or feeling a sense of restlessness. 

Physical symptoms

Experiencing physical sensations such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, chest tightness, trembling or shaking, sweating, dizziness, or headaches. 

Sleep disturbances

Having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restless and unrefreshing sleep. 

Waking up frequently with racing thoughts or feeling fatigued despite getting enough sleep.

Difficulty concentrating

Finding it hard to focus or concentrate on tasks, experiencing mind wandering, or feeling easily distracted. 

Avoidance behaviors

Avoiding situations or places that trigger anxiety, such as social gatherings, public speaking, or situations that feel overwhelming. 

Changes in appetite

Experiencing changes in your eating habits, such as loss of appetite or increased food cravings. 
Muscle tension

Feeling muscle tightness, especially in the neck, shoulders, and jaw. 

Anxiety can contribute to muscle aches, tension headaches, or an overall feeling of bodily discomfort.
 

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• 3 July 2023

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