It happens to us all. Those times when you feel like something is not quite right. You might be a bit dizzy, or have a pounding headache that just will not go away despite taking pain relief tablets. Your stomach might be upset, and you might even have a sore throat, cough, or runny nose with no other symptoms of illness. So what can it be?
Is it the start of an illness making its way through your body, or is it something else? Well, if you are feeling any of these symptoms without obvious physical cause — such as a trauma to the head — then there is every chance that your anxiety is more at fault than anything else.
You are constantly exhausted
Is it possible to feel exhausted but still be OK? It is a common question, one that can only be answered by looking at the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Anxiety is a feeling of unease or worry that may occur during stressful circumstances. Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, as well as diminished interest in activities you used to enjoy. Both conditions can make it difficult to function normally in everyday life, but there are some key differences between them.
Anxiety often involves being overly concerned about everyday things like negative thoughts about yourself or your future, problems at work or school, money issues or relationship problems with friends or family members. When faced with these situations you might experience physical symptoms such as racing heartbeat, sweating palms, dry mouth and difficulty breathing (especially when confronted with an upsetting situation).
If left unchecked these feelings could lead to full-blown panic attacks where those suffering from anxiety may feel unable to control themselves anymore because they’re overwhelmed with fear about what might happen next time something bad happens too soon after another thing went wrong before this last one was even over yet again already…
You are feeling physically ill
Anxiety can make you physically ill, too. If you feel like you have a sore throat, a headache, a stomach ache or any other kind of physical symptom (rash, fever, cold etc.), this could be a sign that anxiety is at play.
Anxiety can cause your body to go into overdrive and cause all kinds of ailments. But it is important to note that there are also many other illnesses out there that can cause these symptoms—so if these things are happening to you and they don’t pass within a few days or weeks, it might be something else altogether!
But if the above symptoms are happening only when stress levels are high—and then disappear when they go away—it could very well be mood-related illness instead.
Anxiety can make you withdraw from your friends and family. You may start avoiding situations with them, like going out to dinner or having them over for a social gathering. It is also common for people with anxiety to feel too anxious or self-conscious in public places, such as restaurants and grocery stores.
If you find yourself socially withdrawing more than usual, it could be a sign of depression—or it could mean that you need help with your anxiety. Avoiding social situations makes people feel lonely, sad and hopeless—but they are important parts of life! If you are feeling this way, make sure to seek help right away so that things don’t get worse.
Social withdrawal can cause other problems besides just loneliness: it can prevent you from enjoying life as much as you would like because you are worried about what other people think about you. In some cases, this causes depression which leads to more social withdrawal…and so on until something changes for the better.
Your mind is racing
You are not sick. You are overwhelmed. You have too much on your plate and you cannot stop thinking about it all.
You are sitting at home, looking out the window at a tree or an empty street or a blank wall, and you feel like you have just done something terrible: left the stove on while leaving for work, forgotten to call your best friend back after they called you last night, eaten a box of chocolates in one sitting without realizing how many calories were in each one until it was too late
Your mind is racing with thoughts of all the things that need to be done today—all the things that should have been done yesterday—and all the things that could go wrong if they were not done by tomorrow.
You cannot focus on anything
Are you finding it hard to concentrate on what people are saying? Do you find yourself zoning out, unable to stay focused and on task? If so, this is a common symptom of anxiety.
It is easy to get confused about whether or not these symptoms actually mean that something is wrong with you. After all, is not it just normal for your mind to wander sometimes? It is important to recognize the difference between normal thought patterns and those that are caused by anxiety attacks.
If things are getting too much maybe you should take a trip to the therapist.
If you feel overwhelmed by your anxiety, therapy can be a great way to deal with it. A therapist will help you get to the root of your anxiety and teach you coping mechanisms that are specific to your situation.
You will learn how to deal with the triggers in your life and come up with ways of managing them so that they do not bring on panic attacks or dreadfulness all day long. Therapy can also help increase your confidence, which may have been knocked down by years of struggling with severe phobias and fears.
It is important for people who suffer from mental health issues like anxiety not only because it is common sense but also because it has been proven time and again that therapy works! The most recent study found that 90% recovered from their issue within 6 months-3 years depending on their severity (and many were cured within only weeks).
Maudsley Health is a leading anxiety and depression therapy center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our anxiety clinic specializes in offering patients with confidential therapy for specific mental health issues including general anxiety disorder and depression.
At Maudsley Health, we use multiple therapeutic techniques to help you cope with anxiety disorders and live a full and happier life.
We hope we have given you some clarity on whether or not it is time to seek anxiety counseling. This list is by no means exhaustive; if you think you may have a problem, it is worth talking about with your doctor.
No matter how severe your symptoms get, remember that there are so many tools and services out there for dealing with anxiety and you can recover from this. Your physical and mental health is important, so don’t wait until it gets serious. Take the first step today!
