
 
Typical symptoms of anxiety disorders can incorporate any
or all of the below; however these can also occur as common factors
of human life otherwise known as normal anxiety. Therefore to
differentiate the two these symptoms must be consistent and persisting
at least every other day for a minimum of 6 months for a diagnosis
of generalized
anxiety disorder. If symptoms are excessive or severe they
may be classified as panic
attacks.
Feelings of fear that become constant and inescapable;
Becoming overly introspected,
self-imposed and secluded;
Withdrawing from society and avoiding interaction with others;
Chest pain and heart palpitations;
Shortness of breath or feelings of fatigue;
Stomach problems (nausea, "butterflies", diarrhea,
"knots");
Headaches, dizziness;
Nervousness, shaking;
Muscular tension;
Startle ness, restlessness;
Flushing;
Urgency to urinate;
Sweating or feeling cold and clammy;
Fatigue and difficulty concentrating;
Sleeping problems including insomnia, oversleeping and nightmares;
Dry mouth;
Tingling in the hands or feet and repeated hand washing;
Fearfulness, worrying and feelings of insecurity;
Uncontrollable obsessive thoughts;
Intrusive memories of traumatic experiences;
Isolation from others.


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