What does anxiety feel like?
Anxiety has many physical, psychological and behavioural effects associated with it. Because we are all different our experiences can vary. When you are able to identify what you are experiencing, you can introduce coping strategies that can help to manage and reduce them.
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- Dizziness.
- Tiredness.
- Palpitations (a noticeably strong, fast or irregular heartbeat).
- Muscle aches and tension.
- Trembling or shaking.
- Dry mouth.
- Excessive sweating.
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach ache.
- Feeling sick.
- Headache.
- Pins and needles.
- Sleep problems or insomnia.
- A sense of dread.
- Fear of losing control.
- Heightened fear of dying.
- Restlessness.
- Feeling constantly ‘on edge’.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Irritability.
- Intrusive thoughts and, or rumination.
- Avoiding situations that make you feel anxious.
- Leaving situations when you’re feeling anxious.
- Trying to do things perfectly.
- Trying to control events to prevent danger.