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Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
- Pounding heart
- Sweating
- Stomach upset
- Dizziness
- Frequent urination or diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
- Tremors & twitches
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Appetite fluctuations
Mental Symptoms of Anxiety
- Feelings of apprehension or dread
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling tense, jumpy, & on edge
- Anticipating the worst
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Watching for signs of danger (paranoia)
- Feeling like your mind’s gone blank
- Feeling tongue-tied
Physical Symptoms of Panic Attacks
- Sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid or pounding heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Numbness or tingling
- Chills or hot flashes
- Faintness
- Trembling or shaking
- Blurred vision
- Feeling unsteady
- Sluggishness
- Choking or smothering sensations
- Nausea or abdominal pains
Mental Symptoms of Panic Attacks
- Feeling like you’re going to die
- Feeling like you’re going mad
- Feeling trapped
- Racing thoughts
- Repetetive thoughts
- Anticipation of some horrible occurrence (death, passing out, getting sick, public humiliation, etc.)
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Feeling as if things around you aren’t real
- Feeling disembodied, like watching yourself from a distance
