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What are the signs or symptoms of anxiety?

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Many: Common psychological symptoms include nervousness, worry, feeling disconnected or like you are not in your body, and repetitive/obsessive thoughts. Common physical symptoms include shaking, sweating, feeling hot, feeling like your heart is racing, feeling short of breath, feeling like you may pass out or have a heart attack, nausea, feeling like you have to go to the bathroom, etc.

Answered 8/21/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Symptoms of anxiety can include uncontrolled worrying, restlessness, increased muscle tension, irritability, problems wi sleep & concentration as well as feeling tired.

Answered 8/22/2019

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Nervousness: Constant worrying and fearfulness to name a few. Anxiety can also lead to physical symptoms like stomach, back or headaches. If left in treated ulcers and irritable bowels, high blood pressure. If you suffer from anxiety get help and stop the other physical symptoms from occurring.

Answered 5/2/2020

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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. Sometimes the worst thing about anxiety is the just not being able to put your finger on the reason that you feel that way.

Answered 11/10/2014

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