Word-Anxiety

“Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.
People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry. They may also have physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness or a rapid heartbeat.”
 Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
 Common anxiety signs and symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic, are:
·      Feeling nervous, restless or tense
·      Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
·      Having an increased heart rate
·      Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
·      Sweating
·      Trembling
·      Feeling weak or tired
·      Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
·      Having trouble sleeping
·      Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
·      Having difficulty controlling worry
·      Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety