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What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

Are you aware of when you are anxious? Here are some common signs of anxiety that people experience. See if you recognize any of these symptoms, and you may want to add more…

Some possible Physical symptoms are:

*your muscles feel tight
*your heart beats rapidly
*you have difficulty breathing
*you feel tightness or pain in your chest
*you feel queasy, nauseous, or dizzy

Some possible Emotional and Psychological symptoms:

*you fear losing control or going crazy
*you can’t concentrate or think clearly
*you feel confused
*you obsess over something
*you feel hopeless and helpless

Some possible Behavioral symptoms:

*you may avoid people or situations
*you can’t accomplish goals
*you can’t participate in leisure activities
*you develop rituals and/or compulsions
*you use alcohol and/or drugs to cope

When anxiety becomes chronic, it can be exhausting, and you could feel a sense of overall dis-ease, all the time. It’s hard to participate fully in life because the anxiety restricts you and makes your life small.

If you can identify yourself as an anxious person, stay tuned to learn more….

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