Anxiety appears in different forms for different folks. You may find that anxiety affects your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Some of the more common symptoms are listed as follows:
You’re thinking anxiously if you’re . . .
Making dire predictions about the future.
Thinking you can’t cope.
Frequently worrying about pleasing people.
Thinking that you need to be perfect.
Having excessive concerns about not being in control.
You’re behaving anxiously if you’re . . .
Avoiding many social events.
Leaving situations that make you anxious.
Never taking reasonable risks.
Staying away from feared objects or events, such as spiders or flying.
Procrastinating so much on tasks that you fall badly behind.
You’re feeling anxious if you have . . .
Butterflies in your stomach
Dizziness
Muscle tension
A racing heart
A shaky feeling
Sweaty palms
The physical symptoms of anxiety may result from medical problems. If you have a number of these symptoms, please see a physician for a checkup.
