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Recognising physical signs of anxiety

We produce adrenalin in response to stress, anxiety or a perceived threat.

A certain degree of anxiety can be very helpful, it enables us to do things, motivate us to look after ourselves etc. However when the levels of stress become too high problems can occur. Alternatively if levels of stress are not high enough perhaps we are not sufficiently concerned or worried about something in order to change our behavior.

Common physical signs of anxiety:

Body with labels listing the common physical signs

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Hot flush
Dry mouth, tightness in throat
Breathing difficulties
Feeling of nausea
Indigestion, stomach churning, butterflies
Trembling, unsteadiness
Tingling fingers, pins and needles
Headaches, blurred vision
Light-headedness, feeling faint
Difficulty swallowing, choking feeling
Aching muscles, tense neck and shoulders
Chest pains, tightness in the chest
Palpitations, racing heart
Frequent urination, diahrrhoea
Excess blushing, sweating