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How long do anxiety physical symptoms last for?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Anxiety symptoms can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders ; back), poor quality or minimal sleep, lack of concentration ; easy fatiguability. Lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation can occur. If you are referring to panic attacks - the symptoms usually reach a max within 10 minutes and then start to dissipate.

Answered 2/9/2014

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