Do I have anxiety?
If you answer ‘yes’ to several of the following questions, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder
Are you constantly tense, worried, or on edge?
Do you avoid everyday situations or activities because they make you anxious?
Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school, or family responsibilities?
Do you experience sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic?
Are you plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?
Do you feel danger and catastrophe are around every corner?
Do you believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?
Do you freeze up in social situations or constantly worry what people think of you?
What does anxiety look like?
Anxiety disorders can manifest themselves in a variety of ways
Some people
May experience intense anxiety attacks that strike without warning and struggle with uncontrollable, intrusive thoughts
Others
May become anxious at the thought of socializing at a party or live in a recurring state of tension, worrying about anything and everything.
Despite their different forms, all anxiety disorders share one major symptom:
Persistent or severe fear or worry in situations where most people wouldn’t feel threatened.
Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety
In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include:
Feelings of apprehension or dread
Irritability
Trouble concentrating
Restlessness
Feeling tense and jumpy
Watching for signs of danger
Anticipating the worst
Feeling like your mind’s gone blank
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Due to the many physical symptoms that also result from anxiety, people often mistake their disorder for a medical illness. They may visit many doctors and make numerous trips to the emergency room before their anxiety disorder is discovered.
Pounding heart
Tremors and twitches
Sweating
Muscle tension
Upset stomach or dizziness
Headaches
Frequent urination or diarrhea
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Insomnia
Can anxiety be treated?
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and many people experience reduced anxiety with therapy.
Treatment Approach
Although the specific treatment approach depends on the type of anxiety disorder and its severity, most anxiety disorders are treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, medication, or some combination of the two.
What should i do now?
If you are plagued by constant fear or worry, have uncontrollable thoughts or behaviors, or avoid situations or places because you’re scared of having a panic attack, all you have to do is send me a message through the contact form below!