Anxiety Symptoms
Psychological symptoms include:
Restlessness
A sense of dread
Feeling constantly on edge
Worrying about the past or future
Extreme stress
Difficulty concentrating
Anger
Irritability
Impatience
Avoiding things that trigger anxiety
Feeling trapped
Paranoia
Feeling tearful and emotionally tired
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Physical symptoms include:
Dizziness
Tiredness
A noticeably strong, fast, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
Chest pain
Muscle aches and tension
Trembling or shaking
Dry mouth
Excessive sweating
Shortness of breath
Rapid breathing (hyperventilation)
Stomach ache
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Headache
Pins and needles
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Social symptoms include:
Withdrawing from social contacts, such as your family and friends, to avoid feelings of worry and dread
Unable to enjoy your leisure time
Finding going to work difficult and stressful and taking time off work
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Hence, a holistic biopsychosocial approach is needed to recover from anxiety symptoms effectively. Practise daily 711 diaphragmatic breathing.
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