Anxiety affects sufferers in different ways, and these are the eleven most common physical symptoms.
Do you recognise any of them?
- Stomach Discomfort Anxiety often leads to feelings of stomach churning, and sensations of nausea or digestive trouble.
- Aches and Pains: People experiencing anxiety may suffer from headaches, backaches, or other bodily aches and pains.
- Breathing Changes: Rapid breathing or shortness of breath often occurs because of heightened anxiety.
- Heart-Related Symptoms: Anxiety may cause a fast, thumping, or irregular heartbeat.
- Sweating and Hot Flushes: Common physical changes include increased sweating or sudden hot flushes.
- Sleep Problems: Waking up frequently during the night and even insomnia can be linked to anxiety.
- Fatigue and Weakness: Feeling drained or lacking energy is another sign.
- Involuntary Movements: Trembling or shaking might occur due to anxiety.
- Increased Need for the Toilet: Anxiety can affect your bladder causing more frequent or less frequent trips to the bathroom.
- Teeth Grinding: Some sufferers grind their teeth, especially during the night.
- Panic Attacks: Intense anxiety can lead to panic attacks, with severe physical and emotional symptoms.
Remember that anxiety affects everyone differently, so make a list of your physical symptoms and check with your medical doctor first.
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