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Symptoms & Patterns

Description

From panic disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those with anxiety disorders may experience an array of symptoms which are uniquely expressed depending on the individual. Typically, anxiety disorders may include:

Excessive fear, worry, and distress about a specific or broad range of everyday situations. These symptoms occur over an extended period of time – at least several months, with the individual usually avoiding the situations that make them anxious (WHO, 2023).

Many of the physiological impacts of anxiety, such as a fast heartbeat, hyperactive nervous system, or harmful use of substances like drugs and alcohol, create higher known risk factors for other health challenges like cardiovascular disease (Mind, 2021).

Other symptoms may include:

Difficulty concentrating on tasks or making decisions.

Feelings of irritability, being tense or restless.

Physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, or abdominal distress.