Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety And Stress Explained By Neil Redfern
Any situation or mental thought can create stress; this can make your frustrated, angry or anxious. Some thing can be stressful to one but not another. Apprehension or fear is feelings of anxiety. Not knowing or being able to recognize these feelings can add to the stress you feel.
Some of the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress are:
* Twitching or trembling
* Muscle tension, headaches
* Sweating
* Dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
* Abdominal pain (may be the only symptom of stress, especially in a child)
Low levels of vitamin B12 and a poor diet can cause stress and anxiety. Having anxiety during a specific situation such as taking a test or giving a speech is called performance anxiety.
Notify your doctor should you have any of the following physical symptoms of anxiety and stress:
* You are unable to work or function properly at home because of anxiety.
* You do not know the source or cause of your anxiety.
* You have a sudden feeling of panic.
* You have an uncontrollable fear — for example, of getting infected and sick if you are out, or a fear of heights.
* You repeat an action over and over again, like constantly washing your hands.
* You have intolerance to heat, weight loss despite a good appetite, lump or swelling in the front of your neck, or protruding eyes. Your thyroid may be overactive.
* Your anxiety is elicited by the memory of a traumatic event.
* You have tried self care for several weeks without success or you feel that your anxiety will not resolve without professional help.
Find out from your pharmacist or doctor is any prescription or over the counter medications could cause anxiety as a side effect. Do not stop taking any prescribed medications without your doctor’s approval.
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