Request to Ban Anxiety Attacks SymptomsShare Facebook Symptoms Common anxiety signs and symptoms include 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 Several types of anxiety disorders exist AgoraphobiaaguhruhFOEbeuh is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and often avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped

helpless or embarrassed. Anxiety disorder due to a medical conditionincludes symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are directly caused by a physical health problem. Generalized anxiety disorderincludes persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about activities or events even ordinary

routine issues. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance

is difficult to control and affects how you feel physically. It often occurs along with other anxiety disorders or depression. Panic disorderinvolves repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes panic attacks. You may have feelings of impending doom

shortness of breath

chest pain

or a rapid

fluttering or pounding heart heart palpitations. These panic attacks may lead to worrying about them happening again or avoiding situations in which theyve occurred. Selective mutismis a consistent failure of children to speak in certain situations

such as school

even when they can speak in other situations

such as at home with close family members. This can interfere with school

work and social functioning. Separation anxiety disorderis a childhood disorder characterized by anxiety thats excessive for the childs developmental level and related to separation from parents or others who have parental roles. Social anxiety disorder social phobiainvolves high levels of anxiety

fear and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment

selfconsciousness and concern about being judged or viewed negatively by others. Specific phobiasare characterized by major anxiety when youre exposed to a specific object or situation and a desire to avoid it. Phobias provoke panic attacks in some people. Substanceinduced anxiety disorderis characterized by symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are a direct result of misusing drugs

taking medications

being exposed to a toxic substance or withdrawal from drugs. When to see a doctor See your doctor if You feel like youre worrying too much and its interfering with your work

relationships or other parts of your life Your fear

worry or anxiety is upsetting to you and difficult to control You feel depressed

have trouble with alcohol or drug use

or have other mental health concerns along with anxiety You think your anxiety could be linked to a physical health problem You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors if this is the case

seek emergency treatment immediately Marga52View Count