Signs that you might have anxiety
We all have anxieties and worries. However, when anxiety begins to significantly impact everyday life we need to seek professional help and assistance.
Sarah is a successful young professional. She lives in a city that she loves, has a job that she likes, and friends and family that adore her. Yet, she can’t shake the feeling the something is not quite right. She has trouble sleeping, ruminates over things that happen during her workday, and generally feels uneasy. She begins to feel rundown and overwhelmed from lack of sleep and constant worries. She finds that she can no longer be present in her everyday life and eventually suffers from a panic attack that leads her to seek help. She is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
Here are some warning signs that you may have anxiety. Please note that this is not a substitute to being diagnosed by a professional.
10 Warning Signs of Anxiety disorder
- Feeling restless and on edge
- Excessive and unrealistic worries
- Irritability
- Avoidance
- Stomach problems
- Muscle tension
- Sense of dread
- Struggling to stay present
- Trouble sleeping
- Panic attacks
If you consistently experience anxiety and it is starting to impact everyday life you should reach out to a local therapist or psychiatrist for help.