Anxiety symptoms :The most common symptoms across emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral categories:

Psychological / Emotional Symptoms

• Persistent worry or fear
• Feeling nervous, tense, or on edge
• A sense of impending doom or danger
• Restlessness or irritability
• Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
• Feeling detached from reality (derealization) or from oneself (depersonalization)

Physical Symptoms

• Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
• Chest tightness or pain
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating or cold, clammy hands
• Shaking or trembling
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders, jaw)
• Fatigue or low energy
• Headaches or migraines
• Dry mouth
• Tingling or numbness in extremities

Cognitive Symptoms

• Racing thoughts
• Overthinking or excessive “what ifs”
• Catastrophic thinking (expecting the worst)
• Indecisiveness or fear of making the wrong choice
• Trouble sleeping (especially falling or staying asleep)

Behavioral Symptoms

• Avoidance of certain places or situations
• Social withdrawal
• Reassurance-seeking behavior
• Compulsive behaviors (in some anxiety disorders)
• Difficulty speaking in public or around strangers

Types of Anxiety Disorders (examples)

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – ongoing worry about various aspects of life
• Panic Disorder – sudden attacks of intense fear with physical symptoms
• Social Anxiety Disorder – fear of judgment in social situations
• Phobias – intense fear of specific objects or situations
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – anxiety following trauma