Common Signs of Anxiety
Place a check beside each sign that you may have experienced in the past six weeks.
- Difficulty sleeping – insomnia, problem staying asleep or restless sleep.
- Muscle tension, headaches or other tension related aches and pains.
- Physical symptoms – nausea, rapid or pounding heartbeat, difficulty breathing, discomfort in chest, shaking, sweating, feeling dizzy or faint.
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused.
- Feeling keyed up, restless or on edge.
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“What if” worry. Worry about the future.
Example “What if I have a car accident.” - Easily fatigued, feeling overwhelmed or trying to do too much.
- Focused on someone else’s problem or concern and trying to get them to change.
- Thoughts or dreams about a painful memory.
- Specific unreasonable fears – heights, bridges, social situations, small spaces, etc.
Tips for Coping with Anxiety
- Increase your support from friends, family, church and professionals.
- Continue to have fun.
- Change your diet. Avoid caffeine and processed foods.
- Exercise regularly.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid focusing on the “glass being half empty” and build a gratitude list.
- Learn the power tools for managing anxiety.
- Journal your feelings.
- Identify a specific problem and create an action plan.
Get help through your spiritual faith and practices.
Stay tuned for upcoming resources.
Starwood Counseling Center specializes in holistic treatments for overcoming anxiety. Call Margaret Ann Kellogg, LCSW at 972-768-4795 for more information or to see if this approach is right for you.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is intended for educational purposes only. Seek medical attention for any unexplained physical conditions.