Common Symptoms Of Anxiety & The Bizarre

There are classic psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety that are well known to most of us.  However, there are also those rare and bizarre symptoms we don’t often hear about.  Below you’ll find those common or classic symptoms affecting others physically and psychologically.  Also we take a look at the lesser known manifestations of anxiety.

Common Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety

·         Aches and pains in the body such as headaches, muscle pain and/or muscle tension

·         Heavy sweating, shaking & trembling

·         A tight chest or racing heart beat and/or palpitations

·         Sleeping too much or not enough

·         Fatigue and extreme tiredness

·         Stomach upsets such as a tummy ache, nausea or diarrhoea

·         Breathlessness or shortness of breath

Common Psychological Anxiety Symptoms

·         Lack of concentration

·         Irritable or angry

·         Being jumpy or nervous

·         Fear of impending doom or dread

·         Being on edge or uptight all the time

·         Ruminating or excessive worrying

Little Known Symptoms of Anxiety that might seem Bizarre

Stomach issues- Pains in the stomach, burping and nausea could be symptoms of anxiety.

Getting Sick Often – Weak immune systems from anxiety can make us prone to minor illness like catching a cold.

Forgetfulness/Distraction – People with anxiety can appear distracted and too often they are unable to pay attention to the task at hand.  Their short attention span also means that they easily forget things.

Cold Hands and Feet– Anxiety is one of the hidden causes behind cold hands or feet as anxiety triggers flight or fight responses in the body.

Rage– A very common, but a little-known side effect of anxiety is rage.

Excessive Yawning – A physical reaction tied to the fight or flight response as muscles tighten and the heart rate and respiratory rate increase.  Excessive yawning can be a sign to get some help as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s), , have been shown to have a side effect of excessive yawning for the treatment for some anxiety disorders.

Burning Face Sensation – Flushing of the skin can happen due to an overstimulated nervous system.

The Anxietycentre.com  claims that over 100 symptoms for Anxiety are listed. View the comprehensive list here.

More of the not so common symptoms are:

·         Numbness and tingling
·         Chest pain
·         Dizziness
·         Neck tension
·         Pulsing in the ear
·         Burning skin
·         Shortness of breath
·         Electric shock feeling
·         Shooting pains in the face
·         Weakness in the legs
·         Inability to rest
·         Feeling like going crazy

Sandra Ciminelli
Cred. Dip. Couns. (Christian)

Sources:

Halls MD. Moose & Doc

Anxiety Centre

Where to Get Help

Talk to your doctor and see a mental health professional.
Visit CCAA to search for a Christian counsellor near you.
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