Signs and symptoms of anxiety can vary from person to person but generally can include:

Psychological Symptoms

  1. Excessive Worrying: Often disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control.
  2. Restlessness: A feeling of being on-edge or unable to sit still.
  3. Irritability: Increased sensitivity and quick to anger or frustration.
  4. Fear: A sense of impending doom or that something bad is about to happen.
  5. Difficulty Concentrating: Trouble focusing on tasks, easily distracted.

Physical Symptoms

  1. Rapid Heartbeat: A sudden increase in heart rate.
  2. Shortness of Breath: Feeling like you can’t catch your breath or are choking.
  3. Sweating: Excessive sweating not due to physical exertion or heat.
  4. Trembling: Shaky hands or trembling body.
  5. Fatigue: Feeling tired or lacking energy.
  6. Digestive Issues: Symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome.

Behavioral Symptoms

  1. Avoidance: Avoiding places, events, or people that may trigger anxiety.
  2. Checking Behavior: Constantly checking things, often multiple times, due to fears and anxieties.
  3. Seeking Reassurance: Often needing reassurance from others to alleviate fears or worries.

Other Symptoms

  1. Sleep Difficulties: Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep that is not restorative.
  2. Muscle Tension: Constant muscle discomfort or feelings of tension.

It’s important to note that everyone experiences anxiety differently, and not all symptoms need to be present to have an anxiety disorder. If you find that anxiety is interfering with your ability to function normally in daily life, consider consulting a healthcare professional for a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan.