Ready to take the next step?

Fill out this simple form and we’ll call you right back.
Homepage Appointment Form
Begin Your Path to Healing with Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center

What are the signs of Anxiety?

Category: Anxiety

Emotional and Mental Signs

  • Excessive Worry
  • Feeling Restless, Tense, or On Edge
  • Sense of Impending Danger, Panic, or Doom
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Fear of Losing Control or “Going Crazy”
  • Unwanted and repetitive thoughts, often negative or catastrophic

Physical Signs

  • Increased Heart Rate/Pounding Heart (Palpitations)
  • Rapid Breathing (Hyperventilation) or Shortness of Breath
  • Sweating: Often cold sweats, or excessive sweating
  • Trembling or Shaking
  • Muscle Tension or Aches
  • Fatigue or Weakness
  • Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep (insomnia), or restless sleep
  • Digestive Issues: Nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms
  • Dizziness or Lightheadedness: Feeling faint or unsteady
  • Headaches: Frequent tension headaches or migraines
  • Cold, Sweaty, or Tingling Hands or Feet: Due to changes in blood flow
  • Dry Mouth
  • Numbness or Tingling: Often in the extremities

Behavioral Signs

  • Avoidance: Avoiding situations, places, or activities that trigger anxiety
  • Difficulty with Daily Activities
  • Restlessness: Being unable to sit still or needing to constantly move
  • Compulsive Behaviors
  • Seeking Reassurance: Constantly asking for reassurance from others