Anxiety

Primary symptom: irrational and excessive fear and worry

Emotional Symptoms

• Feelings of apprehension or dread
• Trouble concentrating
• Feeling tense and jumpy
• Anticipating the worst
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Watching for signs of danger
• Feeling like your mind’s gone blank

Physical Symptoms

• Pounding heart
• Sweating
• Stomach upset or dizziness
• Frequent urination or diarrhoea
• Shortness of breath
• Tremors and twitches
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Insomnia

WARNING: The following symptoms are only descriptive of categories of behaviours. They should never be used to self-diagnose but rather to guide you toward the need for a proper professional assessment.