Anxiety
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear, uneasiness, or concern about something that is going to happen or that a person thinks is going to happen. It can have both physical and emotional symptoms, which can be mild or severe. When anxiety is severe, a person may not be able to do daily activities as well as usual. When the situation passes, the symptoms usually go away.
Physical symptoms of anxiety include:
- Trembling, twitching, or shaking.
- Muscle tension, aches, or soreness.
- Restlessness, fatigue, or insomnia.
- Breathlessness or rapid heartbeat.
- Sweating, or cold, clammy hands.
Emotional symptoms of anxiety include:
- Feeling keyed up, on edge, and easily startled.
- Excessive worrying or fearing that something bad is going to happen.
- Reduced ability to concentrate.
- Increased irritability or agitation.
- Constant sadness. Feeling worried, anxious, and nervous is a normal part of everyday life. Everyone frets or feels anxious from time to time. However, when a person's anxiety becomes overwhelming and interferes with daily life it is not normal, the person may need to be evaluated.